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Worksheets3rd Nine Weeks Review
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 31mins
The geocentric model states that
the Sun and planets revolve around Earth.
Earth and planets revolve around the Sun.
the Sun and Earth revolve around the Moon.
Earth and the Moon revolve around the planets.
Ptolemy and Copernicus were early astronomers. Ptolemy believed that Earth was the center of the solar system and Copernicus believed that the Sun was the center of the solar system. Which model would the astronomers most likely use to support their beliefs?
Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the geocentric model.
Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the heliocentric model
Ptolemy would use the geocentric model and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model.
Ptolemy would use the heliocentric model and Copernicus would use the geocentric model.
The diagrams show two models.
Which statement best describes both models?
Model X is the heliocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system; model Y is the geocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system.
Model X is the geocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system; model Y is the heliocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system
Model X is the heliocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system; model Y is the geocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system.
Model X is the geocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system; model Y is the heliocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system.
The diagram shows a timeline of important astronomers.
Ptolemy introduced the geocentric model of the solar system, which was highly influenced by Aristotle's ideas. Copernicus introduced the heliocentric model, which was adopted by the astronomers who followed. Based on this information, what did Aristotle and Galileo most likely believe about the solar system?
Aristotle and Galileo believed Earth was the center of the solar system.
Aristotle and Galileo believed the Sun was the center of the solar system.
Aristotle believed Earth was the center of the solar system, and Galileo believed the Sun was the center of the solar system.
Aristotle believed the Sun was the center of the solar system, and Galileo believed Earth was the center of the solar system.
What evidence exists to support the big bang theory?
Earth orbits the Sun.
Earth rotates on its axis.
The universe is still constantly expanding.
All objects in the universe are always growing.
The Milky Way has the most of which of the following objects in it?
stars
planets
comets
asteroids
Which group correctly lists structures in space from LARGEST to smallest?
galaxy, Milky Way, planet, star
star, galaxy, solar system, planet
galaxy, solar system, planet, moon
solar system, Milky Way, planet, galaxy
A spiral galaxy
has an undefined shape that is constantly changing.
has a bulging middle and arms that coil outwards.
is flattened and elongated.
is perfectly round.
Which image illustrates a spiral galaxy?
The illustration shows the Milky Way galaxy as seen from the side. At approximately which position is the solar system containing Earth located?
W
X
Y
Z
Which of these best describes the distance relationships among the planets in Earth's solar system?
The inner planets are closer together than the outer planets.
The outer planets are closer together than the inner planets.
Each planet is 10 A.U. farther from the Sun than the previous planet.
Each of the inner planets is more than 100 A.U. from the Sun.
Which two planets are most alike in size, mass, and density?
Mercury and Venus
Earth and Mars
Venus and Earth
Mars and Mercury
The table lists properties of unknown planet S.
The properties in the table describe which planet in the solar system?
Earth
Saturn
Mercury
Uranus
How do the distances of the planets from the Sun influence their surface and atmospheric conditions?
How do the distances of the planets from the Sun influence their surface and atmospheric conditions?
The four planets closest to the Sun have the warmest temperatures, and the four planets farthest from the Sun have the coolest temperatures.
The four planets closest to the Sun have the lowest number of planets suitable for life, and the four planets farthest from the Sun have the highest number of planets suitable for life.
The four planets closest to the Sun have the highest amount of helium in the atmosphere, and the four planets farthest from the Sun have the smallest amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.
What is the order of the planets from the Sun in Earth's solar system, starting with the closest planet to the Sun?
Neptune → Uranus → Saturn → Jupiter → Mars → Earth → Venus → Mercury
Saturn → Jupiter → Mercury → Earth → Venus → Uranus → Mars → Neptune
Mercury → Venus → Earth → Mars → Jupiter → Saturn → Uranus → Neptune
Jupiter → Saturn → Uranus → Neptune → Earth → Venus → Mars → Mercury
The motion of objects within galaxies is governed by
the force of magnetism.
the force of gravity.
the force of friction.
the force of tension.
Why do planets orbit the Sun?
The planets are drawn to the Sun's magnetic poles.
The planets are drawn to the Sun because there is no weight in space.
The planets are held in orbit by the gases from the Sun
The planets are held in orbit because of the gravity created by the Sun.
Which statement best explains a way that the force of gravity can be increased or decreased?
A decrease in distance leads to an increase in the force of gravity.
An increase in distance leads to an increase in the force of gravity
A decrease in mass leads to an increase in the force of gravity
An increase in mass leads to a decrease in the force of gravity.
A star found in another galaxy is a hundred times as massive as the Sun. Which statement best explains why Earth has not been pulled into the other star's orbit instead of the Sun's?
The other star is not bright enough to influence the orbit of Earth.
The other star does not have a gravitational force that corresponds to its mass.
The other star is far enough away from Earth that it cannot exert as much gravitational force as the Sun.
The other star already has too many planets orbiting around it that it cannot pull another planet into its orbit.
Inertia is defined as the tendency of an object to
resist a change in motion. Objects moving in
space tend to move in straight lines because of
inertia. If this is the case, then why do planets
orbit in elliptical paths?
The magnetic force caused by the lining up of the distant stars pushes the planets into curved paths.
The force of gravity between planets keeps them on a curved path and prevents them from leaving the solar system.
The force created by the nuclear fusion of the hydrogen in the Sun causes the planets' curved paths.
The speed of the planets and the gravitational pull of the Sun cause the planets' curved paths.
Which statement correctly compares meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites?
Meteors float in space, meteoroids move through the atmosphere, and meteorites have landed on the surface.
Meteors float in space, meteorites move through the atmosphere, and meteoroids have landed on the surface.
Meteoroids float in space, meteors move through the atmosphere, and meteorites have landed on the surface.
Meteorites float in space, meteors move through the atmosphere, and meteoroids have landed on the surface.
Debris from space sometimes enters Earth's atmosphere. The picture shows some debris in Earth's atmosphere.
What type of showers are formed when the debris burns up in Earth's atmosphere?
rain showers
star showers
comet showers
meteor showers
Darren looks up at night and sees a bright object with a tail moving quickly across the sky. What is the most likely object that Darren saw?
an asteroid
a meteor
a comet
a cupid
What is the term for a meteoroid if it enters Earth's atmosphere?
a star
a comet
a meteor
a moon
The tail of a comet
points toward the Sun.
points away from the Sun.
is from the gravity of the Sun.
is from the light from the Sun.
What kind of moon can people expect to see when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun?
a crescent moon
a gibbous moon
a full moon
a new moon
During which phase of the Moon does it reflect the most light to Earth?
new moon
waxing moon
waning moon
full moon
A student observes the Moon with a telescope for six months. He concludes that regardless of the time of the observation, the side of the Moon that faces Earth is always the same, as shown in the image.
What is the best explanation for this phenomenon?
The Moon rotates on its axis at a faster rate than it orbits Earth.
The Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate at which it orbits Earth.
The Moon does not rotate on its axis due to its comparatively smaller size.
The Moon does not rotate on its axis due to the strong gravitational pull of Earth.
Approximately how many days does it take the Moon to go through a complete cycle of phases?
11
13
27
29
The length of time from a new moon to a first quarter moon is about
one day.
one week.
two weeks.
one month.
Solar eclipses are different than lunar eclipses
because solar eclipses
are longer than lunar eclipses.
happen more often than lunar eclipses.
are dangerous to look at and lunar eclipses are not.
increase the temperature of Earth and lunar eclipses do not.
Which of the following pictures shows the position of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a solar eclipse?
What is the best description of what happens during a lunar eclipse?
Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.
Earth falls into the shadow of the Sun.
The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon.
The Moon's light reflects all the light from the Sun.
Which of the following occurs when one planetary body passes through the shadow of another?
eclipse
umbra
flare
orbit
What would most likely happen if Earth were not tilted on its axis?
There would be no seasons on Earth.
Days would be longer in both hemispheres.
There would be no lunar eclipses or solar eclipses.
It would take less time for Earth to revolve around the Sun.
Which statement best describes the characteristics of areas near the equator?
Areas near the equator get less direct sunlight
so the temperatures are lower.
Areas near the equator get more direct sunlight so the temperatures are higher.
Areas near the equator have more yearly rainfall so the temperatures are lower.
Areas near the equator have less yearly rainfall so the temperatures are higher.
The table below shows the high temperatures in Jacksonville, Florida, throughout the year.
Which of the following explains the difference in temperatures between January and July?
In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville more directly and for a longer time than in January.
In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville less directly and for a longer time than in January.
In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville more directly and for a shorter time than in January.
In July, sunlight hits Jacksonville less directly and for a shorter time than in January.
The diagram shows Earth in its yearly orbit around the Sun. During the year, places in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience seasons because of the tilt of Earth on its axis.
Which statement correctly identifies the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is at Position B?
It is summer because the northern part of Earth is tilted toward the Sun.
It is winter because the northern part of Earth tilts away from the Sun.
It is winter because Earth is farther away from the Sun.
It is summer because Earth is farther away from the Sun.
What is the longest day of the year?
fall equinox
spring equinox
summer solstice
winter solstice
Which is the correct definition of a mineral's streak?
a line of ore in the mineral that is a different color
a crystal in the mineral that is a different color
the color of the powder a mineral makes
the color of the outside of the mineral
Lana is comparing two minerals by shining a bright light on them and seeing how much is reflected off. What is Lana measuring?
color
streak
luster
hardness
What can sometimes be found in a rock but never in a mineral?
crystals
fossils
elements
hardness
Diamond has a hardness of 10, a waxy luster, is pale blue in color, and streaks white. Using this information, why are diamonds widely used in the construction industry?
A diamond's luster makes it a good material for use in windows.
A diamond's hardness makes it a good tool to cut other materials.
A diamond's color can be used in paint to create a pale blue color.
A diamond's white streak can be used to make marks on buildings.
What is a rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at a profit?
an alloy
a gem
an ore
a crystal
