The Solar System

What is the primary difference between a star and a planet?

• Stars are much larger than planets.

• Planets orbit stars.

• Stars produce their own light, while planets reflect it.

• Planets are made of gas, while stars are made of rock.

Why do some stars appear larger and brighter than others?

• They are older.

• They are closer to Earth.

• They are made of different materials.

• They are smaller in size.

What is a limitation of using models to represent the solar system?

• Models cannot accurately represent the vast distances between celestial bodies.

• Models cannot show the true colors of planets and stars.

• Models cannot depict the gravitational forces between celestial bodies.

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Which of the following is a rocky planet?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Earth

• Uranus

How have technological advancements changed our understanding of distant objects in the sky?

• They have allowed us to see farther into space.

• They have enabled us to study objects in greater detail.

• They have helped us to measure distances more accurately.

• All of the above.

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun changes throughout the year.

• Earth's tilt on its axis remains constant as it orbits the Sun.

• The Moon's gravity pulls on Earth, causing seasonal changes.

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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Why do the lengths of day and night change throughout the year?

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Sun's changing intensity

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The _____________ separates the inner and outer planets.

• Astro's belt

• Pluto's belt

• Asteroid belt

• Meter belt

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Our galaxy is called the ______________.

• Cartwheel Galaxy

• Black Eye Galaxy

• Milky Way

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