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WorksheetsEarth & Space
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Force that holds us on Earth and keeps the planets revolving around the sun.
Gravity
Kinetic Energy
Friction
I don't know.
What does Earth rotate around?
an axis
the sun
the moon
stars
Why does the moon appear bigger than the planets and stars?
The lack of atmosphere on the moon makes it look bigger.
In reality, the moon is much bigger than the planets and stars.
The planets and stars are farther away.
The moon's gravity makes it look bigger.
Why does Polaris not seem to move during the night?
Because it is located directly above the North Pole
Because it is fixed in the sky
Because Ursa Minor does not move
Because it revolves around the Sun with Earth
What is the biggest kind of star in a galaxy called?
blue giant star
the sun
super giant star
red dwarf star
What are the three colors that stars can be?
pink, red, and blue
blue, yellow, and orange
blue, yellow, and red
purple, black, and gray
Consider the color of the sun. Based on this color, what is the sun's approximate surface temperature?
10,000-30,000
6000-7500
30000-60000
<3500
Which of the following statements best relates a star’s color to its surface temperature?
blue stars have a relatively low temperature
red stars have a relatively high temperature
blue-white stars have a relatively low temperature
yellow stars have a relatively low temperature
A star is born in a cloud of gas and dust called a __________.
nebula
galaxy
asteroid
black hole
