7.9A Review

Which statement correctly describes the location and movement of a comet?

• It orbits the sun in a belt between Mars and Jupiter. The speed is relatively constant throughout its orbit.

• It orbits the sun in a belt between Mars and Jupiter. The speed varies depending on its distance from the sun.

• It orbits the sun in an elliptical orbit that is at an angle relative to the orbital paths of the planets. The speed is relatively constant throughout its orbit.

• It orbits the sun in an elliptical orbit that is at an angle relative to the orbital paths of the planets. The speed varies depending on its distance from the sun.

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Which of the following describe physical properties of moons? Circle TWO correct answers.

• Some moons are covered in ice.

• Some moons are covered in craters.

• Some moons have their own ring systems.

• Some moons have a breathable atmosphere.

• Some moons are larger than they planets they orbit.

How is the rotation at the equator of the sun different from the rotation at the poles of the sun?

• The equator rotates more slowly than the poles.

• The equator rotates more rapidly than the poles.

• The equator and the poles rotate at the same speed.

• The equator, North Pole, and South Pole all rotate at different speeds.

The Oort cloud and the Kuiper belt contain many small objects and represent the outer limits of the solar system. Which statements correctly describe these regions of space? Choose FOUR correct answers.

• the source of meteors

• extend beyond the planets of the solar system into outer space

• mostly made of frozen materials, including water

• contains objects that orbit the sun

• includes dwarf planets

Meteors, comets, asteroids, and moons are objects found in our solar system. Each has its own properties, location, and movement. Match the property, location, or movement with the correct celestial object. Write the letter of ONE correct answer in each box.

• located in Earth's atmosphere

• comets

• develop a “tail” when near the sun

• moons

• located in a band between Mars & Jupiter

• asteroids

• orbit only a single planet

• meteors

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The use of what modern scientific tool helped scientists confirm the existence of the Kuiper belt and the Oort cloud?

• examining data from a terrestrial rover

• locating dim objects with a modern telescope

• obtaining samples from a deep space spacecraft

• finding cosmic background radiation from a radio receiver

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What planet has an unusual tilt an appears to spin sideways?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Earth

• Uranus

What is Jupiter's giant red spot?

• a storm larger than Earth

• a sun

• oxygen

• a ring forming

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 What is the primary difference between terrestrial and Jovian planets?  

• Option Terrestrial planets are larger and closer to the Sun.

• Jovian planets are rocky and smaller than terrestrial planets

• Terrestrial planets have no moons while Jovian planets have many

• Jovian planets are mostly gaseous and larger than terrestrial planets

 What happens to a comet as it approaches the Sun?  

• It cools down and disintegrates

• It heats up and releases gas and dust, forming a tail

• It becomes a meteor

• It orbits the Earth