SC.8.E.5.3 Space Hierarchy

Which of the following best describes the hierarchical relationship between the Earth and the Milky Way galaxy?

• The Earth is a part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is a part of the solar system.

• The Earth is a planet in the solar system, which is part of the Milky Way galaxy.

• The Earth is a galaxy that contains the solar system.

• The Earth is a solar system that contains the Milky Way galaxy.

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If you were to arrange the following astronomical bodies by size from smallest to largest, which order would be correct?

• Galaxy, Solar System, Planet

• Planet, Solar System, Galaxy

• Solar System, Planet, Galaxy

• Planet, Galaxy, Solar System

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Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between a solar system and a galaxy?

• A solar system is a collection of galaxies, while a galaxy is a collection of stars.

• A solar system is a collection of stars, while a galaxy is a collection of planets.

• A solar system is a collection of planets orbiting a star, while a galaxy is a collection of solar systems.

• A solar system is a collection of galaxies, while a galaxy is a collection of planets orbiting a star.

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How would you use reasoning to explain the difference in composition between a planet and a star?

• Planets are primarily composed of gases, while stars are composed of solid materials.

• Planets are composed of solid and liquid materials, while stars are primarily composed of gases undergoing nuclear fusion.

• Planets and stars have the same composition but differ in size.

• Planets are composed of ice, while stars are composed of water.

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the solar system and the universe?

• The solar system is larger than the universe.

• The solar system is a part of the universe.

• The universe is a part of the solar system.

• The solar system and the universe are the same size.

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Which of the following correctly orders the components of the universe from smallest to largest?

• Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Planet

• Planet, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe

• Solar System, Planet, Universe, Galaxy

• Galaxy, Universe, Planet, Solar System

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the composition of the universe?

• The universe is composed solely of galaxies.

• The universe is composed of galaxies, solar systems, stars, and planets.

• The universe is composed only of stars and planets.

• The universe is composed of solar systems and planets only.

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The points labeled on the chart below represent the approximate size of Earth, the Milky Way, the Moon, and the Sun. The approximate size of the Solar System is also shown.

Which point on the chart best represents the approximate size of the Sun?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Our solar system consists of eight planets. Each planet is classified as either a terrestrial planet or a gas giant planet. Which is a difference between these two types of planets?

• Terrestrial planets are larger than gas giant planets.

• Gas giant planets are denser than terrestrial planets.

• Terrestrial planets have thinner atmospheres than gas giant planets.

• Gas giant planets have rocker crusts than terrestrial planets.

When comets come close to the Sun they develop a tail that glows, and we can see it from Earth. Asteroids do NOT develop tails like this. In what OTHER way are asteroids different from comets?

• Asteroids orbit planets, while comets orbit the Sun.

• Asteroids are rocky, while comets are balls of ice and dust.

• Asteroids orbit outside of the Solar System, while comets do not.

• Asteroids are smooth and round, while comets are lumpy shapes.