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The Universe

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

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Class
Date
1.

The word universe describes_______________.

a)

the solar system

b)

the galaxy

c)

space, and all the matter and energy in it.

d)

the planets

2.

A ________________ is a collection of stars, gas, and dust.

a)

universe

b)

galaxy

c)

solar system

d)

planets

3.

The solar system_______________________.

a)

describes space, and all the energy and matter in it

b)

is a collection of stars, gas and dust

c)

is made up of large ans small bodies that orbit the sun

4.

The larger bodies that orbit the sun are called_____________________.

a)

planets

b)

moons

c)

galaxies

d)

solar systems

5.

Terrestrial planets are_______________________.

a)

rocky, dense, and small.

b)

ones with thick, gaseous atmospheres.

c)

the largest planets

d)

the smallest planets

6.

Gas giant planets________________.

a)

have thick, gaseous atmospheres

b)

are rocky and dense

c)

all have gas rings

7.

Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are_________________

a)

terrestrial planets

b)

gas planets

c)

are the largest planets

8.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are_________________.

a)

terrestrial planets

b)

giant gas planets

c)

are the largest planets

9.

What is a star?

a)

A large celestial body that is composed of gas and lets off light.

b)

A large celestial body that orbits the sun.

c)

Makes up all of space.

10.

Each planet has____________that orbit around them.

a)

stars

b)

moons

c)

comets