Sun-Earth-Moon System Practice Test

What does the term "orbit" refer to in celestial mechanics?

• The spinning motion of a planet on its axis

• The path an object follows around another object, typically due to gravitational attraction

• The breakdown of rocks and minerals through the actions of living organisms

• The area where all the water that falls within it drains into a common watershed

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Which term describes the angle at which an object's axis is inclined relative to its orbit or plane of motion?

• Revolution

• Tilt

• Diameter

• Acceleration

What is the primary source of energy for the Sun?

• The Sun fuses helium atoms together

• The Sun fuses oxygen atoms together

• The Sun fuses hydrogen atoms together to produce helium

• The Sun fuses carbon atoms together

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What happens when continental plate boundaries collide?

• Formation of deep ocean trenches

• Formation of high mountain ranges

• Formation of new islands

• Decrease in land mass

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How does an increase in human population primarily affect natural resources?

• Increases the amount of resources

• Changes the type of resources available

• Decreases the amount of resources

• Has no impact on resources

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What is the distance from the Sun to Earth in kilometers?

• 149,597,870 km

• 227,940,000 km

• 57,910,000 km

• 1,426,980,000 km

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Which planet has the shortest length of day in Earth days?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Earth

According to the planetary data, which planet has the longest year in Earth years?

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Mars

Which planet has the largest diameter in kilometers?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

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What can be determined about gravitational forces from the Earth-Moon system diagram?

• Gravitational force is stronger with larger mass and closer distance

• Gravitational force is unaffected by mass

• Gravitational force is weaker with closer distance

• Gravitational force is only dependent on the size of the objects

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