WorksheetsAstronomy 1 Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 6mins
The Bang Theory tries to explain the origin of __.
the universe
the solar system
the planets
the galaxies
Evidence used to support the Big Bang Theory ___.
can be found in the asteroid belt
shows an galaxies moving farther away from us
is represented by the number of stars in the Milky Way
is the findings in the atom
The inner and outer planets are __.
made of rock
made of gases
made of rock and/or gases
planets that all have gravity
Where in the solar system are we located?
A
B
C
D
Which is NOT found in our solar system
planets
asteroids
comets
nebulae
The asteroid belt is located between which two planets?
Mars and Jupiter
Mercury and Venus
Earth and Mars
Jupiter and Saturn
Which of the following is a dwarf planet?
Mercury
Pluto
Uranus
Earth
What is Jupiter's Great Red Spot?
a volcano
a hurricane-like storm
a dust storm
streaks of lightening
Which statement is true?
We live in the Andromeda Galaxy which is an elliptical galaxy
We live in the Pinwheel Galaxy which is an irregular galaxy
We live in the Black Eye Galaxy which is a spiral galaxy
We live in the Milky Way galaxy which is a spiral galaxy
Which is the correct order from largest to smallest?
galaxy, universe, solar system, planet
universe, solar system, planet, galaxy
universe, galaxy, solar system, planet
planet, solar system, galaxy, universe
A collection of stars, gases, and dust all held together by gravity.
galaxy
solar system
dark matter
black hole
Which planet is NOT a gas giant?
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Comets and planets all revolve around the sun in and ____ orbit.
circular
square
elliptical
straight
All outer planets ___.
are made of gas
are small
are closer to the sun
are warmer
Which statement is true?
The geocentric model is the Earth centered model and heliocentric model is sun centered.
The geocentric model is sun centered and the heliocentric model is earth centered.
The heliocentric model is earth centered and the geocentric model is earth centered.
The heliocentric model is sun centered and the geocentric model is sun centered.
Which statement is true?
The closer you are to the sun, the colder it is.
Planets farthest from the sun are colder.
Planets closest to sun experience -108 degrees.
Planets farthest from the sun are warmer.
The surface of the moon has millions of craters from meteorites. Why does Earth surface not have similar craters?
Earth is protected by its atmosphere and burns up meteors.
Earth is harder than the moon
Earth has no gravity
The moon shields the Earth from meteors.
What objects are commonly found in the asteroid belt?
asteroids
planets
comets
meteoroids
