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29.1 - Earth in Space (20 pts.)

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Compare and Contrast Earth, Venus and Mars

Categorize the following

supports life

moderate surface temperature

Atmosphere has CO2

about 38,000 - 40,000 km Circumference

Dense atmosphere

highest surface temperature

Very high levels of CO2

Has oceans to absorb CO2

Almost no Atmosphere

Smaller, so less gravity

No Magnetic Field

Earth
BOTH (Earth + Venus)
Venus
Mars
2.

​ (a)   is the attractive force between two objects that depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

This force was able to shape Earth because early Earth was ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words

Gravity

molten

Inerta

Motion

full of water

solid

3.

What is the name of the phenomena that occurs when electrically charged particles collide with atoms in the atmosphere and emit light?

a)

Magnetic Field

b)

Aurora

c)

Solar wind

d)

Harmful Radiation

4.

What causes the high surface temperature on Venus?

a)

Large amounts of carbon dioxide in Venus's atmosphere traps heat.

b)

The absence of rain forests on Venus causes the high surface temperatures.

c)

The clouds in Venus's atmosphere cause high surface temperatures.

d)

Venus is the closest planet to the Sun, which causes it to have high surface temperatures.

5.

The shape of Earth's Orbit.

(a)  

6.

During which month of the year is Earth farthest from the Sun? (a)  

Choose from the below words

July

January

March

August

December

7.

Organize these options as evidence that Earth is a Sphere

Categorize the following

Objects fall straight down

Earth's Shadow is round during an Eclipse

Earthquake wave differences

Fossils on differnt mountains

Bubble in Arctic Ice

Evidence
Not Evidence