Celestial Bodies and Their Atmospheres

Celestial Bodies and Their Atmospheres

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the similarities and differences between Mercury and the Moon, focusing on their physical characteristics, lack of atmospheres, and temperature extremes. It explains why these celestial bodies have no atmospheres due to low gravity and discusses their density and core composition. The video also highlights the unique temperature ranges experienced on both Mercury and the Moon, emphasizing the challenges faced by astronauts during lunar missions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about Mercury and the Moon?

Both have atmospheres.

Mercury is a moon.

Mercury has multiple moons.

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Mercury and the Moon have many craters?

They have thick atmospheres.

They are protected by magnetic fields.

They lack atmospheres to shield them from meteoroids.

They are made of soft materials.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the extreme temperature variations on the Moon?

Its thick atmosphere.

Its distance from the Sun.

Its lack of atmosphere.

Its rapid rotation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet has the greatest temperature extremes in the solar system?

Mars

Earth

Venus

Mercury

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do smaller celestial bodies like Mercury and the Moon lack atmospheres?

They are too far from the Sun.

They are made of gas.

They have low gravity.

They are too close to the Sun.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor in a celestial body's ability to retain an atmosphere?

Its color

Its temperature

Its size

Its distance from Earth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which moon has the thickest atmosphere in the solar system?

Ganymede

Europa

Titan

Callisto

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