LC 1 Astronomy Review

What is gravity?

• A downward pulling force

• An inward pulling force

• An upward pulling force

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Define exoplanet

• A planet that exists beyond Pluto in our Solar System

• A planet that does not have any moons

• A planet outside of our solar system

A large circular mass that orbits a star

• Galaxy

• Sun

• Planet

• Solar System

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

All of space and everything in it

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Totality

A huge group of stars, solar systems, dust, and gas held together by gravity

• Solar System

• Galaxy

• Universe

• Exoplanets

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A star with planets orbiting it

• Universe

• Solar System

• Galaxy

• Nebula

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which list correctly shows the order of the universe from largest to smallest?

• Universe, Solar System, Planet, Galaxy

• Universe, Galaxy, Planet, Solar System

• Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Planet

What is the shape of the Milky Way?

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Irregular

Why does the moon have a weaker gravitational force than Earth?

• The moon has craters

• The moon's atmosphere is thinner than Earth's atmosphere

• The moon is less massive than the Earth

• The moon is more massive than the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which of the following statements is TRUE about exoplanets?

• Exoplanets orbit the same star Earth does

• All exoplanets have masses that are smaller than Earth

• Exoplanets do not have moons

• Exoplanets orbit their own star instead of the sun