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Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sequence correctly lists the relative sizes from smallest to largest?

a)

our solar system, universe, Milky Way Galaxy

b)

our solar system, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe

c)

Milky Way Galaxy, our solar system, universe

d)

Milky way galaxy, universe, our solar system

2.

The planet below is orbiting the Sun. The two sweeps are on opposite sides of the Sun and are labeled according to Kepler’s 2nd Law, what is the relationship between Area A and Area B?

a)

Area A is 50% larger than Area B.

b)

Area A is 50% smaller than Area B.

c)

Area A is the same size as Area B.

d)

Area A is twice as big as Area B.

3.

When two masses orbits around each other, the point that they revolve around is referred to as the as:

a)

The equator

b)

The barycenter

c)

The orbit

d)

The elliptical movement

4.

Earth’s spherical shape results in an uneven distribution of sunlight reaching Earth’s Surface.

This uneven distribution is MOST directly responsible for differences in which climatic variable at different latitudes on Earth’s surface?

a)

wind speed

b)

temperature

c)

annual rainfall

d)

average humidity

5.

How does the tilt of the Earth’s axis determine the seasons?

a)

by changing the amount of direct solar energy reaching the surface of Earth

b)

by influencing the rate of chemical reactions occurring in the atmosphere

c)

by deflecting the harmful rays of radiation emitted by the Sun

d)

by changing the speed of the rotation of Earth

6.

Who is given credit for inventing the telescope?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Copernicus

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Galileo

7.

The current model for the development of the universe.

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Solar Nebula Theory

c)

Theory of Relativity

d)

Evolution

8.

The Milky Way Galaxy can be seen from earth?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The force holding our galaxy together.

a)

Quantum Physics

b)

Gravity

c)

Inertia

d)

Sun

10.

A massive explosion at the end of a stars life?

a)

Supernova

b)

Implosion

c)

Black Hole

d)

Main Sequence

11.
Planets orbit the Sun in a shape called a(n)
a)
circle
b)
ellipse
c)
focus
d)
perihelion
12.

Kepler's 2nd Law deals with

a)

the shape of the planets' orbits

b)

the area the planet travels

c)

the length of time/period it takes the planet to orbit the sun

13.
A planet moves __________ when it is farthest from the sun.
a)
faster
b)
slower
14.
The farther away a planet is from the sun, the _______ it takes it to orbit the sun once. 
a)
longer
b)
shorter
15.

What does Kepler's 1st Law state?

a)

all planets move in elliptical shaped orbits around the sun

b)

all ellipses have one foci

c)

the area that a planet revolves around the sun is equal

d)

the speed that a planet revolves around the sun changes

16.

How many stars are in our solar system?

a)

1 (the Sun)

b)

1 the moon

c)

1 venus because it is the hottest planet

17.

How many planets are in our solar system?

a)

9 planets

b)

4 planets

c)

8 planets

18.

Definition of Ellipse

a)

Spinning around an axis

b)

Movement around something

c)

Oval shape that planets move in

19.

Definition of Tilt

a)

Slight turn on the side

b)

Movement around something

c)

Spinning around an axis

20.

Keplers Third Law

a)

When comparing 2 planets the closest move the fastest.

b)

Planet move faster when closer to the sun

c)

Describes the shapes of the orbit

Planets orbit the sun in an ellipses

21.

What spiral galaxy do we live in?

a)

Andromeda Galaxy

b)

Dwarf Galaxy Saggitarius

c)

Milky Way Galaxy

d)

Snickers Galaxy

22.
Name the moon phase
a)
First Quarter
b)
Last Quarter
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
23.
"Waning" means
a)
Growing
b)
Shrinking
24.
Name the moon phase
a)
First Quarter
b)
Last Quarter
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
25.
About how many days does it take for the Moon to complete one revolution around Earth?
a)
12
b)
24
c)
30
d)
365
26.

Why does the moon appear to shine?

a)

Because it reflects it's on light

b)

Because it makes it's own light

c)

Because it reflects light from the sun

d)

Because it reflects light from Earth

27.

This picture represents​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
28.

This picture represents​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
29.

A __________  ___________eclipse occurs when the  Sun’s surface is completely blocked out by the Moon.

a)

Total Solar

b)

Partial Solar

30.

 In the diagram above, a _______________ eclipse is occurring. 

a)

Lunar

b)

Solar