Astronomy Unit 2 Post Test 2
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The movement of Earth around the sun is called
Rotation
Revolution
Orbit
Tide
Answer explanation
The movement of Earth around the sun is called revolution. This term specifically refers to the orbital motion of one body around another, distinguishing it from rotation, which is the spinning of an object on its axis.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following lists the planets in the correct order?
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Mercury, Saturn Uranus
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Earth
Answer explanation
The correct order of the planets from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. This matches the choice: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The spinning of an object on its axis is called (a)
Orbit
Rotation
Revolution
Tide
Answer explanation
The spinning of an object on its axis is known as rotation. This term specifically describes the movement around an internal axis, distinguishing it from revolution, which refers to orbiting around an external point.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Almost Earth’s twin in size and mass, this planet has a very thick atmosphere
Venus
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Answer explanation
Venus is often called Earth's twin due to its similar size and mass. However, it has a very thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide, leading to a strong greenhouse effect, making it the hottest planet in our solar system.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which planet’s largest moon is Titan?
Saturn
Uranus
Jupiter
Neptune
Answer explanation
Titan is the largest moon of Saturn, making it the correct answer. Other options like Uranus, Jupiter, and Neptune have their own moons, but none have Titan.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is credited with proposing the sun-centered Universe?
Galileo
Ptolemy
Copernicus
Kepler
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which direction do the planets rotate the sun.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4
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