Chapter 8 & 26 Physical Science Test

Model where Earth is considered to be the center of the solar system?

• heliocentric model
• geocentric model
• astronomical unit

Model where the Sun is considered to be the center of the solar system?

• heliocentric model
• geocentric model
• astronomical unit

The average distance from the Earth to the Sun.

• heliocentric model
• geocentric model
• astronomical unit

Which planet was discovered in the 17th century and has no moons?

• mercury
• Venus
• Earth
• Mars

Which planet has 7 groups of rings

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune

Which planet was the last to be discovered?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune

Which of the following planets is included in the inner planets?

• Mars
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus

Which of the following is a gas giant?

• Jupiter
• Mars
• Venus
• Earth

What is the name of the volcano on Mars?

• Mount Olympus
• Olympus Mons
• There are no volcanoes on Mars
• none of the above

What is the "Valles Marineris" similar to?

• volcano
• river
• grand canyon
• desert