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Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 32mins
Ptolemy's model of our solar system says....
that the Earth is the center of the universe
that the sun is the center of the universe
that the moon is the center of the universe
that the sun revolves around the Earth
Copernicus' model of the solar system says that...
the Earth is the center of the universe
the sun is the center of the universe
the moon is the center of the universe
the sun revolves around the Earth
the model of our solar system where Earth is at the center is called...
elliptical
circular
heliocentric
geocentric
the model of our solar system where the sun is at the center is called...
elliptical
circular
heliocentric
geocentric
which model of the solar system is correct?
heliocentric
geocentric
Kepler discovered that the planets orbited the sun in which shape?
square
circular
elliptical
straight line
What two forces keep all objects in motion?
Inertia & Gravity
Inertia & Magnets
Magnets & Gravity
What force keeps Earth moving?
Magnets
Gravity
Inertia
Space
what force keeps Earth in orbit?
Magnets
Gravity
Inertia
Space
What put all of the objects in the universe into motion in the first place?
Big Bang Theory
Newton's Laws of Motion
Heliocentric Theory
Geocentric Theory
Where is Earth located in our solar system?
It is the closest planet to the sun
It is the second planet from the sun
It is the third planet from the sun
It is the furthest planet from the sun
Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way galaxy?
in the center of the spiral galaxy
on Orion's Arm
on Ptolemy's Arm
in the asteroid belt
Where is the Milky Way located in the universe?
In the Local Group
In the Far Group
In the Big Bang
In the solar system
Which order of the planets is correct, beginning with the sun?
Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What are the inner planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Saturn
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Neptune
what does "terrestrial" mean?
gaseous
rocky
liquid
aliens
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Venus
Earth
Mars
Mercury
Which planet is the smallest?
Venus
Earth
Mercury
Mars
Which planet extremely hot temperatures during the day and extremely cold temperatures during the night?
Jupiter
Mercury
Mars
Earth
Which planet rotates backwards (clockwise)?
Jupiter
Uranus
Neptune
Venus
Which planet is the hottest?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
which planet is tilted on its side?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What is Venus' atmosphere made of?
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Methane
What two gases are all of the gas giants mainly made of?
Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen & Methane
Hydrogen & Methane
Hydrogen & Helium
Which planet is the only planet with a breathable atmosphere?
Earth
Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
Which planet is called the "red planet"?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Which planet has the largest volcano in our solar system?
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Neptune
The outer planets are...
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Neptune
Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Neptune
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Which planet has a great red spot?
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Which planet is known for its large ring system?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Which planet is furthest from the sun?
Jupiter
Uranus
Pluto
Neptune
Where is the asteroid belt located?
between Mars & Jupiter
between Mars & Saturn
between Jupiter & Saturn
between Jupiter & Neptune
What are large bodies of ice and dust that orbit in our solar system called?
Asteroids
Meteors
Meteoroids
Comets
What happens to comets when their orbit brings them close to the sun?
it burns the outer layer & melts
a nucleus is formed
the tail disappears
it gets sucked into the sun
Where are most comets located?
Near the Sun
Asteroid Belt
Asteroid Belt & Oort Cloud
Kuiper Belt & Oort Cloud
What is the comet's tail made of?
ice
water
dust
gas & dust
What shape do comets orbit in?
elliptical
circular
square
straight line
What are meteoroids made of?
rocks & ice
rocks & metal
metal & ice
dust & ice
What are meteoroids called when they enter Earth's atmosphere?
Meteors
Meteoroids
Meteorites
Shooting Stars
What usually happens to meteors in our atmosphere?
They freeze in the thermosphere
They freeze in the troposphere
They burn up in the stratosphere
They burn up in the mesosphere
What are meteors called when they hit Earth's surface?
Meteors
Meteoroids
Meteorites
Asteroids
What are the differences between comets & asteroids?
comets are made of ice & dust; asteroids are made of rocks & metal
comets are made of rocks & metal; asteroids are made of ice & dust
comets have circular orbits; asteroids have elliptical orbits
comets have elliptical orbits; asteroids have circular orbits
