Quiz about 2nd Nine Weeks Assessment ( SPACE)

Question 1

During a fun astronomy class, Henry and Sophia were debating: What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

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Mars

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Earth

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Venus

Question 2

During a fun space trivia game, Anika asked, "Which planet is the closest neighbor to the Sun?"

Accepted Answer

Mercury

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Venus

Answer

Earth

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Mars

Question 3

Hey Luna, can you and Ethan guess how many planets are in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

8

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9

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7

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10

Question 4

Hey Ethan, Benjamin, and Aiden! Can you guess which planet is the tiniest in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

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Mars

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Venus

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Earth

Question 5

Hey Isla, can you guess the name of the galaxy that our solar system calls home? It's a bit like a cosmic candy bar!

Accepted Answer

Milky Way

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Andromeda

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Triangulum

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Whirlpool

Question 6

Hey Luna, do you know which planet is famously called the Red Planet?

Accepted Answer

Mars

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Venus

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Jupiter

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Saturn

Question 7

Hey space explorers! Can you help Noah and Sophia figure out which planet boasts the most magnificent ring system in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Saturn

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Jupiter

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Uranus

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Neptune

Question 8

Hey Priya, Noah, and Abigail! Imagine you're on a cosmic adventure to the Sun. Can you guess what the Sun is mostly made of?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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Nitrogen

Question 9

Hey Isla, Evelyn, and Aria! Can you guess what is Earth's only natural satellite that lights up our night sky?

Accepted Answer

Moon

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Mars

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Venus

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Jupiter

Question 10

Imagine you're an astronaut like Aiden, floating in space. What mysterious force keeps planets like Earth dancing around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Electricity

Question 11

Hey Scarlett and Benjamin, can you guess which planet is famous for its gigantic Great Red Spot?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

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Mars

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Venus

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Saturn

Question 12

Hey space explorers! Evelyn and William are on a cosmic quest to find out: What is the name of the closest star to our home planet, Earth?

Accepted Answer

Sun

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Proxima Centauri

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Alpha Centauri

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Sirius

Question 13

Hey Luna, can you guess which planet is often called Earth's twin because of its similar size and composition?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Mars

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Jupiter

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Mercury

Question 14

Hey Arjun, Mia, and Isla! Have you ever wondered why each planet has its own unique length of day? Let's find out!

Accepted Answer

Their rate of rotation

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Their distance from the sun

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Their size and mass

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Their atmospheric composition

Question 15

Imagine if Earth decided to take a little vacation and moved farther away from the Sun. What do you think would happen?

Accepted Answer

It would become colder

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It would become hotter

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The length of the day would decrease

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The Earth's gravity would increase

Question 16

Hey Priya and Emma, have you ever wondered what causes the Moon to change its shape in the sky? Let's find out!

Accepted Answer

The moon's orbit around Earth

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The Earth's rotation on its axis

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The Sun's movement across the sky

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The changing distance between the Moon and the Sun

Question 17

Hey Aiden, Zoe, and Kai! Can you guess why Venus is hotter than Mercury, even though Mercury is closer to the Sun? It's a cosmic mystery!

Accepted Answer

It has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide

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It is closer to the Sun

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It has a larger size

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It rotates faster

Question 18

Imagine you're a space explorer like Aria, James, and Henry! How do scientists decide if a planet is a "dwarf planet"?

Accepted Answer

It must not clear its orbital path

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It must have a ring system

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It must be the largest object in its orbit

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It must have a moon

Question 19

Hey Charlotte, Nora, and Daniel! Can you guess what amazing cosmic event happens when the Moon decides to play hide and seek with the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Moon blocks the sun light from reaching Earth

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Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the Moon

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Sun moves behind the Earth

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Stars become visible during the day

Question 20

Hey Anika and Jackson, have you ever wondered why the Moon seems to change its shape in the night sky?

Accepted Answer

The sun lights different parts of the moon as it orbits Earth

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The Moon's surface changes shape due to meteor impacts

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The Earth's shadow covers different parts of the Moon

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The Moon's distance from Earth changes, altering its appearance

Question 21

Hey space explorers Grace and Avery! Can you guess why Mercury experiences such wild temperature swings?

Accepted Answer

It has no atmosphere to retain the heat

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It is too far from the Sun

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It has a thick atmosphere that traps heat

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It rotates very quickly

Question 22

Imagine Anika, Aria, and Nora are on a cosmic adventure! How do they use their trusty telescopes to explore the wonders of space?

Accepted Answer

By observing light from distant objects

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By sending signals to other planets

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By creating artificial stars

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By measuring the temperature of the Earth's core

Question 23

Imagine Aria and Aiden are on a cosmic adventure! What roles do gravity and inertia play in keeping their spaceship orbiting around a star?

Accepted Answer

Gravity pulls the spaceship towards the star and inertia keeps it moving

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Inertia pulls the spaceship towards the star and gravity keeps it moving

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Gravity and inertia both push the spaceship away from the star

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Inertia stops the spaceship from moving and gravity pulls it away from the star

Question 24

Hey Ava, Evelyn, and Michael! Do you know what makes the seasons change on Earth? Let's find out!

Accepted Answer

The tilt of the Earth's axis

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The distance of the Earth from the Sun

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis

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The gravitational pull of the Moon

Question 25

Hey Mason, Liam, and Priya! Can you guess why black holes are like cosmic ninjas, making them super tricky to spot?

Accepted Answer

Their gravity traps all the light

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They are too far away from Earth

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They are too small to be detected

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They emit too much radiation

Question 26

Hey Luna, have you ever wondered how the Sun manages to shine so brightly every day? What's its secret to producing all that energy?

Accepted Answer

Through nuclear fusion

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By burning coal

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Through chemical reactions

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By gravitational contraction

Question 27

Hey Aria, Rohan, and Oliver! Have you ever wondered why some planets have a whole bunch of moons while others have just a few? Let's dive into the cosmic mystery!

Accepted Answer

Larger planets have stronger gravity to capture more moons

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Some planets are closer to the Sun and have more moons

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Planets with rings tend to have more moons

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Planets with atmospheres have more moons

Question 28

Imagine Kai, Nora, and Aria are the first humans to set foot on Mars! What atmospheric challenges would they face on their exciting adventure?

Accepted Answer

Lack of oxygen and extreme cold temperatures

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Abundant oxygen and mild temperatures

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High humidity and frequent rain

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Dense atmosphere similar to Earth

Question 29

Imagine if the Moon suddenly vanished! How might Earth's ecosystems react to this cosmic surprise? Arjun, David, and Ava are curious to know!

Accepted Answer

Tides would weaken, disrupting marine life.

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The Earth's rotation would speed up, causing shorter days.

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The Earth's axis would become more stable, reducing seasonal changes.

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The Earth's gravity would increase, affecting animal migration patterns.

Question 30

Imagine you're a space detective like Arjun, Ava, and Liam! How can studying the atmospheres of other planets help us predict Earth's future climate?

Accepted Answer

By comparing atmospheric changes and greenhouse effect.

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By observing the color of the planets.

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By measuring the distance of planets from the sun.

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By analyzing the number of moons orbiting the planets.

Question 31

Hey Aiden, Michael, and Zoe! Imagine you're on a cosmic adventure to the Sun. Can you guess what the Sun is mostly made of?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen.

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Oxygen.

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Carbon.

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Nitrogen.

Question 32

Hey Harper, Mia, and Arjun! Can you guess what is Earth's only natural satellite that lights up our night sky?

Accepted Answer

Moon.

Answer

Mars.

Answer

Venus.

Answer

Sun.

Question 33

Hey Anika, Ethan, and Mason! Can you guess what magical force keeps our planets dancing around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Gravity.

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Magnetism.

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Electromagnetic force.

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Nuclear force.

Question 34

Hey Maya, do you know which planet in our solar system has the quirky habit of rotating on its side?

Accepted Answer

Uranus.

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Mars.

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Jupiter.

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Venus.

Question 35

In a cosmic race around the Sun, which planet would take the longest time to complete its orbit? Join David, Samuel, and Hannah as they explore the solar system!

Accepted Answer

Neptune

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Mars

Answer

Earth

Answer

Venus

Question 36

Emma and Olivia are stargazing and wondering why each planet has its own unique length of day. Can you help them figure it out?

Accepted Answer

Their rate of rotation.

Answer

Their distance from the sun.

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Their size and mass.

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Their atmospheric composition.

Question 37

Imagine if Earth decided to take a little vacation and drifted farther away from the Sun. What do you think would happen? Let's see if Abigail, Daniel, and Ava can figure it out!

Accepted Answer

It would become colder.

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It would become hotter.

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The length of a day would decrease.

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The Earth would stop rotating.

Question 38

Isla, Ava, and Sophia are stargazing and wondering, what magical dance causes the Moon to change its shape in the sky?

Accepted Answer

The moon's orbit around the Earth.

Answer

The Earth's rotation on its axis.

Answer

The Sun's position in the sky.

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The moon's distance from the Sun.

Question 39

During a lively debate in science class, Liam asked, "Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, even though Mercury is closer to the Sun?" Can you help him figure it out?

Accepted Answer

It has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide.

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It is closer to the Sun than Mercury.

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It has active volcanoes that increase its temperature.

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It rotates faster than Mercury, generating more heat.

Question 40

Olivia and Ava are having a friendly debate about physics. Olivia says, "Mass is the measure of the amount of mass on an object," while Ava insists, "Weight is the measure of the gravitational force on an object." Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Mass is the measure of the amount of mass on an object.

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Weight is the measure of the amount of mass on an object.

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Mass is the measure of the gravitational force on an object.

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Weight is the measure of the gravitational force on an object.

Question 41

Hey space explorers! Mia, Nora, and Lily are curious: How does mass change when you hop from one planet to another in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Mass stays the same.

Answer

Mass increases with distance from the sun.

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Mass decreases with distance from the sun.

Answer

Mass changes based on the planet's atmosphere.

Question 42

Hey there, curious minds! Imagine Avery and Henry are on a space adventure. Can you tell them what weight is based on?

Accepted Answer

The force of gravity on a mass.

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The volume of an object.

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The color of an object.

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The temperature of an object.

Question 43

Hey Rohan, do you know how long it takes for our planet Earth to do a full spin on its axis? Let's see if you can guess it right!

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

12 hours

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48 hours

Answer

36 hours

Question 44

Sophia and Avery are having a fun debate! Sophia says it takes the Earth a whole year to complete one revolution around the sun. Avery thinks it might be just a day. Who's right?

Accepted Answer

1 year

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1 day

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1 month

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10 years

Question 45

Hey Nora, have you ever wondered why Earth has seasons? Let's explore this cosmic dance!

Accepted Answer

Its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun

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The distance from the sun changes significantly

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The sun's energy output varies throughout the year

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Earth's orbit is a perfect circle

Question 46

Imagine you're stargazing with Noah and Hannah. What determines the phase of the moon you see?

Accepted Answer

How much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth

Answer

The distance between the Earth and the moon

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The time of year

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The weather conditions on Earth

Question 47

Hey Isla, can you guess where the moon is hiding during a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Directly between the Earth and sun

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Behind the Earth

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On the opposite side of the Earth from the sun

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Above the Earth and sun

Question 48

Hey Ethan, Mia, and Olivia! Can you guess what the surface of the moon is covered with?

Accepted Answer

Craters

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Lakes

Answer

Forests

Answer

Rivers

Question 49

Hey Rohan, Grace, and Benjamin! Can you guess when an equinox happens?

Accepted Answer

When neither end of Earth's axis is tilted toward or away from sun

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When the Earth is closest to the sun

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When the Earth is farthest from the sun

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When the moon is directly between the Earth and the sun

Question 50

Hey Maya and Arjun, have you ever noticed when the moon looks like it's been sliced perfectly in half? Can you guess which lunar phase this happens?

Accepted Answer

First quarter and third quarter phase

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New moon phase

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Full moon phase

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Waxing crescent phase

Question 51

What event began the space race?

Accepted Answer

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

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The United States landed on the Moon

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The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

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The first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin

Question 52

Who was the space race between?

Accepted Answer

The United States and Soviet Union

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China and India

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France and Germany

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Japan and South Korea

Question 53

What does Earth revolve around?

Accepted Answer

The sun

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The moon

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Mars

Answer

Jupiter

Question 54

What do all the inner planets have in common?

Accepted Answer

Small and have rocky surfaces

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Have rings

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Are made mostly of gas

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Have many moons

Question 55

Where is the asteroid belt located?

Accepted Answer

Between Jupiter and Mars

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Between Earth and Venus

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Between Saturn and Uranus

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Between Neptune and Pluto

Question 56

Which planet was once believed to have water on it?

Accepted Answer

Mars

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Venus

Answer

Jupiter

Answer

Mercury

Question 57

What are Saturn's rings made up of?

Accepted Answer

Chunks of ice and rock

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Dust particles

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Gaseous clouds

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Metallic debris

Question 58

What unit of measurement is used to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

Gram & Kilogram

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Meter & Centimeter

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Liter & Milliliter

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Second & Minute

Question 59

What unit of measurement is used to measure weight?

Accepted Answer

Ounce, pounds, and Newton

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Meters, kilometers, and miles

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Liters, milliliters, and gallons

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Seconds, minutes, and hours

Question 60

What instruments are used to measure mass?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Thermometer

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Barometer

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Voltmeter

Question 61

What instrument is used to measure weight?

Accepted Answer

Scale

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

Question 62

A Neap tide is a type of tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least. What causes a Neap tide?

Accepted Answer

The alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun at right angles

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The alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in a straight line

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The Moon being closest to the Earth

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The Moon being farthest from the Earth

Question 63

During which moon phases do Neap tides occur?

Accepted Answer

first and third quarter moon

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new moon

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full moon

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waxing gibbous

Question 64

What is a Spring tide?

Accepted Answer

A tide with the greatest difference between high and low water

Answer

A tide with the least difference between high and low water

Answer

A tide that occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon

Answer

A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles

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