Astronomy Final Review Quiz

What is the heliocentric theory?

• The belief that the Earth is the center of the solar system

• The belief that the Sun is the center of the solar system

• The theory that the universe is expanding due to a big bang

• The theory that comets are made of ice and dust

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which theory explains the origin of the universe?

• Heliocentric theory

• Geocentric theory

• Big Bang theory

• Meteorite theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What does a comet primarily consist of?

• Rock and metal

• Ice and dust

• Gas and plasma

• Sand and pebbles

What is a meteorite?

• A chunk of rock in space

• A meteor that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere

• A meteor that has made impact with Earth's surface

• A large asteroid passing near Earth

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

• 12 months

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the main difference between gas giants and terrestrial planets?

• Gas giants are smaller and rockier

• Terrestrial planets are larger and have thick atmospheres

• Gas giants have no solid surface and are composed of gases

• Terrestrial planets are made entirely of ice and dust

What occurs during a lunar eclipse?

• A) The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.

• B) The Earth moves into the Moon's shadow.

• C) The Sun moves behind the Moon.

• D) The Moon shines brighter than usual.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which phase of the Moon is shown opposite to the new moon in the diagram?

• A) First quarter

• B) Full moon

• C) Last quarter

• D) Waxing gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the correct order of the planets from the Sun according to the diagram?

• A) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• B) Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

• C) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

• D) Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Earth, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

having the Earth at the center of the universe

• geocentric

• heliocentric

• Copernican Theory

• data