Earth Science Review Lesson

The original model of the solar system had the sun in the center of the universe. True or Fale

• True

• False

What is the order of celestial objects in a lunar eclipse?

• Sun Moon Earth

• Sun Earth Moon

What objects do scientists use light-years to measure the distance between the objects?

• Stars to Stars

• Planets within a solar system

• Planets to Moons

What is formed on the ocean floor where subduction occurs?

• mid-ocean ridge

• seamount

• trench

• dolphins

List the 4 inner planets:

• mercury venus earth jupiter

• jupiter saturn uranus neptune

• mercury neptune venus mars

• mercury venus earth mars

What processes create a metamorphic rock?

• cementation & compaction

• heat & pressure

• cooling & hardening

What does the Earth’s orbit around the Sun cause?

• Day & Night

• Dizziness

• Years/Season

• Centuries

In what Earth layer is the lithosphere found?

• inner core

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

The existence of what force explains why the planets revolve around the sun?

• inertia

• gravity

• friction

• spring

What distinguishes a meteorite from a meteor?

• A meteorite lands on Earth's surface.

• A meteorite flashes in the sky and disappears.

• A meteorite stays in space.