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Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

c)

aphelion

d)

parallax

4.

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

5.

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

6.

Who was the person that contributed to and helped popularize the geocentric model?

a)

Galileo

b)

Ptolemy

c)

Copernicus

7.
This image shows the:
a)
Geocentric Solar System
b)
Heliocentric Solar System
8.

Who came up with this model?

a)

Copernicus

b)

Kepler

c)

Galileo Galilee

d)

Ptolemy

9.

Who discovered the shape of a planet's orbit is actually an ellipse?

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Copernicus

c)

Kepler

d)

Galileo

10.

Who used a telescope to prove that the Earth could not be the center of the universe?

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Copernicus

c)

Kepler

d)

Galileo

11.
  What does "geo-" mean?
a)
Earth
b)
sun
c)
Center
12.

Aristarchus and .... supported the heliocentric model.

a)

Copernicus

b)

Aristotle

c)

Ptolemy

13.

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

a)

Kepler

b)

Galileo

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Aristarchus

14.

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

a)

Galileo

b)

Ptolemy

c)

Aristotle

d)

Kepler

15.

had data from telescope observations to back up his model.

a)

Kepler

b)

Galileo

c)

Aristotle

d)

Ptolemy

16.

was an early developer of the heliocentric model

a)

Aristarchus

b)

Aristotle

c)

Kepler

d)

Galileo

17.

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

18.

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

a)

Copernicus

b)

Galileo

c)

Newton

d)

Kepler

19.

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

a)

Kepler

b)

Copernicus

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Aristarchus

20.

What is gravity?

a)

a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses

b)

an unbalanced force that makes objects move in an elliptical path

c)

the rotating cloud of gas and dust from which the sun and planets formed

d)

the point in the orbit of a planet at which the planet is farthest from the sun

21.

The central region of the Sun is called the (a)  

22.

What star is found at the center of our solar system?

a)

Sun

b)

Draco

c)

Alpha Centauri

d)

Polaris

23.

What gases compose the sun?

a)

Hydrogen and Helium

b)

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

c)

Nitrogen and Helium

d)

Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide

24.

These are areas slightly cooler than the other regions of the sun.

a)

Convection Zone

b)

Corona

c)

Sunspots

d)

Prominence

25.

These are violent explosions on the sun’s atmosphere.

a)

Solar Flare

b)

Solar wind

c)

Prominence

d)

Sunspots

26.

These are eruptions of gases from the sun's outer layers that are circular loops.

a)

Sunspots

b)

Prominence

c)

Solar Flare

d)

Solar Wind

27.

Which is true about the sun?

a)

It is a star.

b)

It is a planet close to the Earth.

c)

It is the largest star in the galaxy.

d)

It is a moon.

28.

Where is the sun located (heliocentric)?

a)

The center of the universe.

b)

The center of the galaxy.

c)

The center of the solar system.

d)

The center of the Earth

29.

How does the sun keep all of the planets in orbit?

a)

The pull of its gravity

b)

The flames give it power

c)

The sun spots

d)

The solar flares guide them

30.

Hydrogen nuclei combining to form helium is referred to as nuclear

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

fallout

d)

decay

e)

armageddon

31.

The second gaseous layer of the Sun's atmosphere; has a reddish color and is between the Corona and the photosphere.

a)

Chromosphere

b)

Radiation Zone

c)

Convection Zone

32.

Sun spots are areas in the photosphere that are

a)

cooler than the surrounding gases

b)

hotter than the surrounding gases

33.

What are the outer layers of the Sun?

a)

The Sun has only inner layers.

b)

Photosphere, Chromosphere, and Corona.

c)

Core, Radiative zone, and Convection zone.

d)

Crest, Corona, Mantle.

34.

What is the sun made out of?

a)

fire and lava

b)

Hot glowing or burning gases

c)

magma

d)

flames

35.

What energy does the sun give off?

a)

Light and heat

b)

Sound and heat

c)

Sound and light

36.

Which of the following is true about the Sun?

a)

The Sun is the main source of energy for Earth.

b)

The Sun is a ball of gas.

c)

The Sun is a star.

d)

All of the above.

37.

Life on Earth _______ on the Sun.

a)

depends

b)

not depend

38.

Sun spots are areas in the photosphere that are

a)

cooler than the surrounding gases

b)

hotter than the surrounding gases

39.

Will the sun use up all of its energy one day ?

a)

Yes , eventually it will .

b)

No, it will never happen .

40.

What part of the sun is labeled #5

a)

corona

b)

sunspot(s)

c)

core

d)

chromosphere

41.

What is the number on the image here for the core of the sun?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

42.

What is nuclear fusion?

a)

the center of the sun

b)

joining of hydrogen atoms to form helium

c)

areas of cooler gases on the surface

43.

how old is the sun?

a)

ov er 3.5 billion years old

b)

over 4.5 billion years old

c)

over 3 billion years old

d)

over 4 billion years old

44.

is the sun a solid?

a)

yes

b)

no

45.

Energy from the sun is released .....

a)

In the photosphere

b)

in its core right in the middle

c)

The convection zone

46.

What is the name of the layer of the sun that we see?

a)

photosphere

b)

chromosphere

c)

radiative zone

d)

convective zone

47.

Which letter points to the radiative zone?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

48.

Which letter points to the corona?

a)

C

b)

D

c)

E

d)

F

49.

Which letter points to the chromosphere?

a)

C

b)

D

c)

E

d)

F

50.

Which letter points to the convection zone?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.

Which part of the sun rotates the fastest?

a)

area near equator

b)

the poles

c)

core

d)

all parts rotate at same speed

52.
In which area of the sun does gas rise as it heats up, then fall back down as it cools?
a)
the core
b)
the radiation zone
c)
the convection zone
d)
the corona
53.
a brief burst of energy from the sun’s photosphere
a)
corona
b)
solar flare
c)
solar wind
d)
photosphere
54.
a dark spot on the photosphere of the sun
a)
corona
b)
solar flare
c)
sunspot
d)
magnitude
55.
Label Part 3
a)
#3 Chromosphere
b)
#3 Radiation zone
c)
#3 Convection zone
d)
#3 Photosphere
56.

The grainy appearance of the sun’s surface is due to moving columns of gases called                                .

(a)  

57.

Where is the sun located (heliocentric)?

a)

The center of the universe.

b)

The center of the galaxy.

c)

The center of the solar system.

d)

The center of the Earth

58.
The sun experiences _____ rotation due to it's magnetic field.
a)
differential
b)
magnificent
c)
equatorial
d)
atmosphereic
59.

What does solar activity refer to?

a)

Dark spots on the suns' surface?

b)

differential rotation

c)

corona

d)

Photosphere

60.

What is a solar flare?

a)

a hoop that extend into the atmosphere

b)

explosive release of energy

c)

rotation

d)

dark spot

61.

What are the three form of Solar energy?

a)

Chromosphere, solar flares, and corona

b)

sun spots, solar flares, and prominences

c)

Chromosphere, photosphere, and corona

d)

sun spots , differential rotation, and corona

62.

What is prominences?

a)

explosive surge of energy

b)

hoops of cool are that extent into the atmosphere

c)

dark spots

d)

light be absorbed and re-emitted

63.

The sun has a unique rotation. What is the proper name for this rotation?

a)

Retrograde rotation

b)

Prograde rotation

c)

Differential rotation

d)

Solar rotation

64.

What is the name of the object that can be seen in the darker splotchy area of the sun?

a)

sunspot

b)

solar flare

c)

gamma rays

d)

prominence

65.

Which term best describes the movement of matter due to temperature differences in the sun?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

nuclear fusion

d)

radiation

66.

The process by which energy is transferred as electromagnetic waves is called

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

conduction

67.

The sun produces large amounts of energy. By what process does the sun produce energy?

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

nuclear fusion

d)

electromagnetic radiation

68.

The process by which energy is transferred as electromagnetic waves is called

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

conduction

69.

The process that heat is transferred by circulation of matter through a fluid is

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

conduction

70.

TRUE/FALSE: The sun rotates faster at its equator than at the poles.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

71.

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

72.

What are terrestrial planets mostly made of?

a)
Gas
b)
Rock
c)

Water

d)
Ice
73.

Why are the terrestrial planets also called the inner planets?

a)

Because they formed closer to the Sun

b)

Because they formed further away from the Sun

c)

Because they are mainly made of rocky/solid material

d)

Because they are mainly made of gases/not solid material

74.

Which planet has the hottest temperature?

a)

Mars

b)

Venus

c)

Mercury

d)

Earth

75.
Which terrestrial planet is the largest?
a)
Earth
b)
Venus
c)
Mars
d)
Mercury
76.

Which terrestrial planet has 2 moons

a)
Mars 
b)
Earth 
c)
Venus
d)
Mercury
77.

A day is longer than a year on this planet.

a)

Mercury

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Earth

78.

The high temperatures on Venus' surface are a result of...

a)
how close Venus is to the sun.
b)

the sulfuric acid in its atmosphere.

c)

its extremely long days.

d)

  the greenhouse effect that occurs in its thick atmosphere.

79.

How is Mercury different from the other terrestrial planets?   

a)
It has volcanoes on its surface
b)
It has water on its surface
c)

It does not have an atmosphere

d)
It has two moons
80.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of terrestrial planets?               

a)

they have thin atmospheres (overall)

b)

they do not have ring systems

c)

they are small (compared to the Gas gas giants)

d)

they all have at least one moon

81.

Which planet has the shortest year?

a)

Mars

b)

Mercury

c)

Earth

d)

Venus

82.

A day is longer than a year on this planet

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Earth

83.
What is the result of the Greenhouse Effect on the surface temperature of Venus?
a)
It has little or no effect
b)
It is the same effect as on Earth
c)
It has a slightly reduced surface temperture
d)
It has a extremely raised surface temperature
84.
How many terrestrial planets are there?
a)
4
b)
9
c)
1
d)
35
85.
Which terrestrial planet supports life?  
a)
Earth
b)
Venus
c)
Mars 
d)
Mercury
86.

Which terrestrial planet has liquid water on its surface?

a)

Mars

b)

Earth

c)

Mercury

d)

Venus

87.

Which terrestrial planet are we most likely to travel to if the Earth would no longer support life?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Venus

c)

Mars

d)

Mercury

88.
Which of the following is not observed on Mercury?
a)
The Caloris Basin
b)
"weird terrain"
c)
Extensive cratering
d)
Atmosphere composed of mainly CO2
89.
Mercury has extreme temperatures between night and day because...
a)
it is so close to the sun
b)
it has a very dense atmosphere
c)
it's oceans are hotter
d)
it has no atmosphere
90.
Using radar, it was discovered that Venus's...
a)
orbit is increasing in speed each year
b)
rotates on it's axis retrograde (clockwise)
c)
atmosphere is changing rapidly
d)
orbit around the sun is the opposite direction of the other planets.
91.
Earth and Venus are often called sister planets because they have similar...
a)
atmospheres
b)
size, density and composition
c)
surface temperature and pressure
d)
cloud composition and meteorology
92.
What is the result of the Greenhouse Effect on the surface temperature of Venus?
a)
It has little or no effect
b)
It is the same effect as on Earth
c)
It has a slightly reduced surface temperture
d)
It has a extremely raised surface temperature
93.
Which of the Terrestrial planets has at least one moon?  
a)
Earth & Mars
b)
only the Earth
c)
Earth, Mars & Venus
d)
all of them
94.
Which of the following is NOT something that the Terrestrial planets all have in common?               
a)
they are lacking atmospheres
b)
they are lacking a ring system
c)
they are small
d)
they have few or no moons
95.
The main component of Mars’ atmosphere is     
a)
nitrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
sulfuric acid
96.

The high temperatures at the surface of Venus is mostly due to a

a)

high concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

b)

high concentration of nitrogen in the atmosphere.

c)

high concentration of molten iron in the mantle.

d)

high concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere.

97.

Which planets has retrograde rotation?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

98.

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

99.

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

100.

Which planet has ideal conditions for life, as we know it, to survive?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

101.

The inner planets are:

a)

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

c)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

d)

Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

102.

The outer planets are:

a)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

b)

Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

c)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

d)

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus

103.

Which terms describe the composition of the inner planets?

a)

rocky

b)

gaseous

c)

water

d)

solid

104.

Which term describes the composition of the outer planets?

a)

rocky

b)

solid

c)

water

d)

gaseous

105.

Which planet's density is most like Earth's?

a)

Venus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Saturn

d)

Neptune

106.

Which statement best describes the density of the outer planets?

a)

a rock sinking in the ocean

b)

a balloon floating in a bathtub

107.

Which word describes the amount of moons found with the outer planets?

a)

few

b)

infinite

c)

some

d)

many

108.

Why do the inner planets have longer days than the outer planets?

a)

Inner planets are closer to the sun.

b)

Outer planets are larger.

c)

Outer planets are farther from the sun.

d)

Inner planets are denser & rotate slower.

109.

Why do the outer planets have longer years than the inner planets?

a)

The outer planets rotate faster than the inner planets.

b)

The outer planets are farther from the sun.

c)

The inner planets are denser and rotate slower.

d)

Outer planets are made of gas.

110.

Why don't the outer planets have a separate atmosphere?

a)

Because they are so large.

b)

Because the planet's composition is the same as the atmosphere.

c)

Because of all the moons revolving around the planets cause the atmosphere to mix with the planet.

d)

Because they rotate so fast, the atmosphere blends in with the planet.

111.

Which group of planets are colder?

a)

inner

b)

outer

112.

Which group of planets are denser?

a)

inner

b)

outer

113.

Which group of planets are smaller?

a)

inner

b)

outer

114.

Which group of planets have shorter days?

a)

inner

b)

outer

115.

Which group of planets have shorter years?

a)

inner

b)

outer

116.

Which planet (or planets) have at least 60 moons?

a)

Jupiter only

b)

Jupiter and Saturn only

c)

Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune only

d)

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus

117.

The bar graph below shows the diameter of the gas giant planets. Which gas giant is labeled planet 1?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

118.

What is a gas giant?

a)

a large, red supergiant star

b)

a cloud in space made of gas and dust

c)

a planet that has a deep, massive atmosphere

d)

a rock from space that reaches Earth’s surface without burning up

119.

This planet is surrounded by multiple ring.

a)

Uranus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Neptune

d)

Saturn

120.

This planet sits on its axis at such an angel it lays on its side.

a)

Uranus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Neptune

d)

Saturn

121.

This moon is widely regarded as one of the solar system's best bets to host alien life.

a)

Titan

b)

Europa

c)

Io

d)

Triton

122.

This planet is the furthest from the sun.

     

a)

Uranus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Neptune

d)

Saturn

123.

This moon orbits planet in the opposite direct then all its other moons.

a)

Titan

b)

Enceladus

c)

Io

d)

Triton

124.

This planet takes the most time to revolve around our sun than any other planet.

a)

Uranus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Neptune 

d)

Saturn

125.
Which gas giant is farthest from the sun?
a)
Jupiter
b)
Saturn
c)
Neptune
d)
Pluto
126.

Neptune and Uranus appear blue in color due to ....................................... gas in their atmosphere

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