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G6 T1 Review 2

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Aristarchus and .... supported the heliocentric model.

a)

Copernicus

b)

Aristotle

c)

Ptolemy

2.

All of the following scientists supported the heliocentric model of the solar system except

a)

Kepler

b)

Galileo

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Aristarchus

3.

... concluded that the planets follow elliptical paths with the sun at one focus

a)

Galileo

b)

Ptolemy

c)

Aristotle

d)

Kepler

4.

had data from telescope observations to back up his model.

a)

Kepler

b)

Galileo

c)

Aristotle

d)

Ptolemy

5.

is an apparent change in the position of an object

a)

Light year

b)

Solar radius

c)

Astronomer

d)

Parallax

6.

was an early developer of the heliocentric model

a)

Aristarchus

b)

Aristotle

c)

Kepler

d)

Galileo

7.

What other observations did Galileo make with his telescope that helped to prove the heliocentric theory?

a)

Discovered Pluto

b)

Discovered Earth's moon

c)

Discovered four moons revolving around Jupiter.

d)

Discovered the sun

8.

........... model of the solar system suggested that the planets moved in circular orbits

a)

Copernicus

b)

Galileo

c)

Newton

d)

Kepler

9.

In which model of the solar system does the sun revolve around Earth?

a)

heliocentric model

b)

Copernican model

c)

Aristarchan model

d)

geocentric model

10.

According to Copernicus, what causes the year and seasons on Earth?

a)

Earth’s wobble on its axis

b)

Earth’s rotation around its axis

c)

Earth's revolution around the sun

d)

Earth’s movement relative to the sun and moon

11.

Early historical models of the solar system were geocentric. Which of these phrases describes a geocentric solar system?

a)

the sun as a reference point

b)

existing in a star system

c)

Earth as a reference point

d)

circular, orbital path of travel

12.

What reasoning did Aristotle use to explain the way that objects in the universe move? Objects move in...

a)

elliptical orbits with Earth at center

b)

circles with Earth at center

c)

elliptical orbits with sun at center

d)

circles on with Sun at center

13.

How does Ptolemy’s model of the universe compare with Aristotle’s model?

a)

Both are heliocentric

b)

Both are based on parallax

c)

Both show that celestial objects have circular paths

d)

Both show that celestrial objects have elliptical paths

14.

Based on the belief that the sun is the center of the universe

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

c)

aphelion

d)

parallax

15.

A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

c)

aphelion

d)

parallax

16.

An apparent shift in the position of an object when viewed from different locations

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

c)

parallax

d)

aphelion

17.

The sun and all the bodies that orbit the sun.

a)

The Universe

b)

The Solar System

c)

The Asteroid Belt

d)

The Geocentric Model

18.

Greek philosopher that though the Earth was at the center of the solar system.

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Kepler

c)

Aristotle

d)

Galileo

19.

Discovered that planets move in an ellipse pattern - not a circle.

a)

Kepler

b)

Copernicus

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Aristarchus

20.

Developed a detailed geocentric model and believed that planets moved in small circles that moved in larger circles. He called this "wheel-on-wheels"

a)

Aristotle

b)

Aristarchus

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Galileo

21.

Proposed the heliocentric model. Attempted to measure the relative distances to the moon and sun.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Kepler

c)

Aristarchus

d)

Kepler

22.

Developed a detailed heliocentric model and paved the way for what we use today.

a)

Galileo

b)

Copernicus

c)

Kepler

d)

Ptolemy

23.

Which is NOT one of Kepler's Laws?

a)

All planets move in elliptical orbits with the sun at the focus

b)

Planets move faster in their orbits when they're closer to the Sun.

c)

The distance a planet is from the sun determines the time it takes to go once around its orbit.

d)

All planets move in circular orbits with the sun at the focus.

24.

"Wheels on Wheels" is a model where...?

a)

Planets orbit around the sun in large circles

b)

Planets orbit around the Earth in small circles

c)

Planets orbit the sun in large circles while also spinning in smaller circles

d)

Planets orbit the sun in small circles while also spinning in larger circles.

25.

Who first observed the phases of Venus?

a)

Kepler

b)

Galileo

c)

Copernicus

d)

Aristarchus

26.

Who replaced circles with ellipses in a heliocentric model of the universe?

a)

Kepler

b)

Ptolemy

c)

Aristotle

d)

Copernicus

27.

Who attempted to measure the relative distances to the moon and the sun?

a)

Copernicus

b)

Kepler

c)

Aristarchus

28.

Whose geocentric model of the solar system was accepted for 14 centuries?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Ptolemy

c)

Copernicus

d)

Galileo

29.

Whose heliocentric model is seen as the first step in the development of modern models of the solar system?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Aristarchus

c)

Kepler

d)

Copernicus

30.

The planets orbit the sun in ellipses.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

Which astronomers are associated with the geocentric solar system?

a)

Galileo and Ptolemy

b)

Kepler and Galileo

c)

Aristotle and Ptolemy

32.

What is the process by which hot material rises and cooler material sinks?

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

Burning

33.

The sun's outer atmosphere.

a)

chromosphere

b)

core

c)

corona

d)

convective zone

e)

radiative zone

34.

The thin layer below the corona.

a)

chromosphere

b)

core

c)

corona

d)

convective zone

e)

radiative zone

35.

The layer of the sun where the energy is made.

a)

chromosphere

b)

core

c)

corona

d)

convective zone

e)

radiative zone

36.

The part of the sun we can see.

a)

chromosphere

b)

core

c)

photosphere

d)

convective zone

e)

radiative zone

37.

The layer where gases circulate in cells.

a)

chromosphere

b)

core

c)

photosphere

d)

convective zone

e)

radiative zone

38.

The layer that takes the energy from the core.

a)

chromosphere

b)

core

c)

photosphere

d)

convective zone

e)

radiative zone

39.
What is the term that describes the movement of matter due to temperature differences, with hot materials rising, cool materials sinking?
a)
heat
b)
convection
c)
thermal inversion
d)
radiation
40.

The photosphere emits the light we see

a)
b)
41.

The Sun is our star made mostly of

a)

helium

b)

hydrogen and helium

c)

hydrogen

d)

helium, hydrogen, and gold

42.
Which of the following are dark spots on the photosphere, that are cooler in temperature and occur in cycles that help scientists study the Sun?
a)
Sunspots
b)
Corona
c)
Photosphere
d)
Prominences
43.

What is a solar flare?

a)

The outer shell from which light is radiated

b)

A large, bright, gaseous feature extending outward from the Sun's surface.

c)

Plasma that surrounds the Sun and other stars extending millions of kilometers from space

d)

An explosive release of energy that can extend outwards to the sun's outer atmosphere

44.

What is a prominence?

a)

A region around the Sun extending more than 1 million kilometers from its surface where the temperature can reach 2 million degrees

b)

Temporary phenomona on the photosphere of the Sun that appear as dark spots compared to surrounding areas.

c)

Large, bright loop of gases extending outward from the Sun's surface.

d)

A sudden intense variation in brightness due to a release of magnetic activity.

45.

Huge loops of gases that often link sunspot regions .

a)

Flares

b)

Corona

c)

Prominences

46.

The Sun's Equator rotated faster than its poles. This phenomenon is called

a)

Differential rotation

b)

Hyperrotation

c)

anatomical rotation

d)

derivative rotation

47.

Heat transfer by convection is caused by differences in what two things:

a)

Thickness and material

b)

Weight and electricity

c)

Temperature and density

48.
In convection, COOL air
a)
Rises
b)
Sinks
49.
In convection, WARM air
a)
Rises
b)
Sinks
50.
What is A?
a)
photosphere
b)
Core
c)
prominence
d)
flares 
51.
What is B?
a)
The Core
b)
Convective Zone
c)
Radiative Zone
d)
Photosphere
52.
What is C?
a)
The Core
b)
Chromosphere
c)
Photosphere
d)
Convective Zone
53.
What is E?
a)
Sun spots
b)
flare
c)
filaments 
d)
prominence
54.
What is F?
a)
sun spots
b)
filaments 
c)
prominence
d)
flare
55.

Which layer does nuclear fusion occur in?

a)

Core

b)

Radiative Zone

c)

Convective Zone

d)

Photosphere

e)

Chromosphere

56.

Which layer is the outermost layer of the sun's interior?

a)

Core

b)

Radiative Zone

c)

Convective Zone

d)

Photosphere

e)

Chromosphere

57.
Energy is created in the core when two _____________ atoms join together to form a ______________ atom.
a)
helium, hydrogen
b)
carbon, hydrogen
c)
nitrogen, helium
d)
hydrogen, helium
58.

The sun's energy gets from the core to the sun's surface through two processes called

(a)  

59.

Which is the correct order of planets, starting with closest to the sun?

a)

Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth

b)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth

c)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

d)

Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus

60.

Which planet has the shortest year?

a)

Mars

b)

Mercury

c)

Earth

d)

Venus

61.

Which planet has the hottest temperature?

a)

Mars

b)

Venus

c)

Mercury

d)

Earth

62.
Which Terrestrial planet has 2 moons
a)
Mars 
b)
Earth 
c)
Venus
d)
Mercury
63.

A day is longer than a year on this planet

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Earth

64.
Why is Mars referred to as the Red Planet?
a)

high abundance of iron minerals

b)
red daytime sky
c)
light bent towards the red spectrum
d)
none of these answer choices
65.

What are the terrestrial planets?

a)

The four rocky planets that orbit closest to the sun

b)

The two planets farthest from the sun

c)

The four gaseous planets

d)

All the planets in our solar system

66.

What accounts for most of Mercury’s interior?

a)

Its mantle

b)

Its core

c)

Its crust

67.

Which planet is often called Earth’s twin?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Mars

d)

Neptune

68.

What type of rotation does Venus have?

a)

Prograde rotation

b)

Retrograde rotation

69.

Which planet is the only that can support life?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

70.

Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?

a)

Mars

b)

Earth

c)

Mercury

d)

Venus

71.

What does retrograde mean?

a)

counterclockwise spin of a planet

b)

clockwise spin of a planet

c)

rotation when different part turn at different times

72.

What does prograde rotation mean?

a)

clockwise spin of a planet

b)

counterclockwise spin of a planet

c)

rotation of a body in which different parts rotate at different times

73.

Which planet has the largest volcanoes, mountain, and canyon system?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

74.
How many moons does Mercury have?
a)
67
b)
4
c)
0
d)
1
75.

Does Mercury have an atmosphere?

a)

Yes, a very thick one

b)

No, not really

76.

Is Mercury Gaseous or Rocky?

a)

Rocky

b)

Gaseous

c)

I don't know

77.

What are the big holes on the planets surface called?

a)

Pits

b)

Cracks

c)

Craters

d)

Cratons

78.

Venus' atmospheric temperature is even hotter (on average) than Mercury's.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

What type of planet is Mercury?

a)

Terrestrial planet

b)

Gas giant

c)

Ice giant

d)

Dwarf planet

80.

How big is Mercury compared to the other 7 planets in our solar system?

a)

Mercury is the smallest planet

b)

Mercury is the biggest planet

c)

Mercury is the 4th biggest planet

d)

Mercury is the 2nd smallest planet

81.
Mercury has....
a)
no moons
b)
no rings
c)
Lots of rings and moons
d)
no moons and no rings
82.

What kind of weather does Mercury have?

a)

Unstable, it gets very hot in daytime and very cold at night.

b)

There is no rain, sleet, or snow on Mercury, but it is always very hot.

c)

Mercury has the same kind of weather that we have on Earth.

83.

Mercury has an ------------ core

(a)  

84.

How many moons does Venus have?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

0

85.

Venus clockwise motion is called?

a)

gravitational motion

b)

Direct motion

c)

elliptical motion

d)

retrograde motion

86.

A day on Venus takes longer than a year on Venus?

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system?

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Venus is ___________ as Earth.

a)

Smaller

b)

Larger

c)

Same size

89.

Mars has an atmosphere containing what mostly

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Methane

90.
Fill in the blank:
Mars is the ________ planet from the sun
a)
5th
b)
4th
c)
3rd
91.
How many moons does Mars have?
a)
none
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
92.

Why does Venus have the highest temperature?

4 lines
93.

Venus has a poisonous atmosphere of mostly

a)

Oxygen and acetic acid

b)

Nitrogen and Sulphuric acid

c)

Carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid

d)

Carbon dioxide and acetic acid

94.

Venus rotates around its axis ——————- than it revolves around the sun

(a)  

95.
Why is Mars referred to as the Red Planet?
a)

high abundance of iron minerals rich rocks

b)
red daytime sky
c)
light bent towards the red spectrum
d)
none of these answer choices
96.

Which landforms are on Mars?

a)

rivers

b)

lakes

c)

volcanoes

d)

oceans

97.

Mars' nickname is:

a)

The red planet

b)

The blue planet

c)

The green planet

d)

The purple planet

98.

What is the giant red spot on Jupiter

a)

A Storm

b)

tornado

c)

A Volcano

d)

all of the above

99.

What is Jupiter mostly made of

a)

nitrogen &oxygen

b)

oxygen

c)

hydrogen& helium

d)

gasses

100.

What is the four largest moon on Jupiter

a)

Calisto Europa Ganymede Io

b)

phobias demoes moon titan

c)

moon triton titan Io

d)

Europa moon titan triton

101.

Is Jupiter the largest planet

a)

no

b)

none of the above

c)

I don't

d)

yes

102.

How Long is a day on Jupiter

a)

9 hours

b)

24 hours

c)

10 hours

d)

11 hours

103.

Ganymede is the largest ___ in the solar system and orbits Jupiter.

a)

moon

b)

planet

c)

dwarf planet

d)

asteroid

104.

This cloud feature (storm) is about 3 times the size of Earth.

a)

Great Dark Spot

b)

Great Red Spot

c)

sprites & jets

d)

cloud banding

105.

This moon is one of the most (if not the most) volcanically active body in the solar system.

a)

IO

b)

Europa

c)

Ganymede

d)

Callisto

106.

Enceladus has been found to have _____ erupting to the surface from under the ice.

a)

geysers

b)

volcanoes

c)

lava

d)

aliens

107.

This moon of Jupiter has an icy

crust that overlies a liquid interior.

a)

IO

b)

Europa

c)

Ganymede

d)

Callisto

108.

The atmosphere of Saturn is very similar to that of Jupiter because

a)

the two planets are about the same size.

b)

they both have a single giant storm system.

c)

it contains mostly hydrogen & helium.

d)

it has traces of methane which gives it cloud bands.

109.

Saturn's largest moon is Titan

a)

True

b)

False

110.

What other unique feature of Titan make it such an unusual moon?

a)

its proximity to Saturn itself

b)

a thick atmosphere that is at least twice that of Earth's

c)

a subsurface ocean of water ice

d)

solid water/ice surface

111.

Saturn's rings consists of trillions of particles of ice, dust & rock

a)

True

b)

False

112.

Which one is saturn?

a)
b)
c)
d)
113.

These planets have deep, massive atmospheres, made up mostly of hydrogen and helium.

a)

Terrestrial

b)

Gas Giants

114.

These planets are small and dense rocky bodies.

a)

Terrestrial

b)

Gas Giants

115.

Planetary ring

a)

disk of materials that circles a planet and consists of orbiting particles

b)

characteristic of Saturn

c)

characteristic of Uranus

d)

may have moons between the bands

116.

Enceladus

a)

a moon of Uranus

b)

a moon of Saturn

c)

has the largest geysers in the solar system

d)

has the largest volcanoes in the solar system

117.

Uranus is blue-green because of the gas (a)   in its atmosphere.

118.

Which planet has a blue-green tint due to the absorption of red light by methane gas?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

119.

Which planet spins on its side while orbiting the sun?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

120.

What is characteristic of Uranus?

a)

a blue-green color

b)

a blue color

c)

rings

d)

the most moons

121.

What Way Does Uranus Rotate?

a)

Clockwise on its Side

b)

Counter-Clockwise on its Side

122.

Uranus is the __________ planet from the sun.

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

7th

d)

8th

123.

One unique thing about Uranus is

a)

it is tilted 98 degrees on its axis

b)

it has the most moons

c)

it is the fastest planet to travel around the sun

d)

it has the best ice cream joint in the whole solar system

124.

The gas element ___ is responsible for the overall colors of both Uranus & Neptune.

a)

methane

b)

hydrogen

c)

helium

d)

nitrogen

125.

Neptune's moon ___ is unusual in that it orbits the planet in a retrograde motion.

a)

Titan

b)

Nereid

c)

Triton

d)

Proteus

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