Environmental Science: Chapter 17 Test

What is an asteroid?

• A large object in space that orbits a star

• A rocky object smaller than a planet that orbits a star

• A natural satellite that orbits a planet

• A ball of ice, rock, frozen gases, and dust

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

• Between Saturn and Uranus

What is the atmospheric envelope of gas surrounding an object in space called?

• Atmosphere

• Comet

• Meteor

• Sunspot

What is a comet primarily made of?

• Rock and metal

• Ice, rock, frozen gases, and dust

• Hot gas

• Liquid water

What is the process by which particles combine to form a new one called?

• Fission

• Fusion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What is a galaxy?

• A group of planets

• A group of billions of stars

• A single star

• A large asteroid

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What causes the greenhouse effect?

• Cooling of the atmosphere

• Warming of the atmosphere because of trapped gases

• Reflection of sunlight

• Absorption of water vapor

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What is a meteor?

• A natural satellite

• A brief streak of light seen when an asteroid enters the Earth's atmosphere

• A dark area on the sun's surface

• A large object in space that orbits a star

What is a moon?

• A large object in space that orbits a star

• A natural satellite that orbits a planet

• A ball of ice, rock, frozen gases, and dust

• A dark area on the sun's surface

What is a planet?

• A large object in space that orbits a star such as the sun

• A rocky object smaller than a planet that orbits a star

• A natural satellite that orbits a planet

• A group of billions of stars