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WorksheetsQuiz #7 - Earth in Space
Total questions: 142
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
Which of these can be made of gases, dust, and hundreds of billions of stars?
a galaxy
a planet
a solar system
a constellation
Reorder the following to form the hierarchy of the universe from biggest to smallest.
universe
galaxy
solar system
planet
What is the name given to the distance that light can travel in one year that is used to measure distances in the universe?
Revolutions
Mile- year
Light-year
Miles
The Universe is a group of solar systems, matter and energy that are in the space.
True
False
The universe is currently
expanding
staying the same
getting smaller
shrinking
Place these objects in order from smallest to largest.
What is an astronomical unit (A.U.)?
the time it takes light to travel one year
the distance between the Earth and the Moon
the distance between the Earth and the Sun
the distance between the Earth and the Neptune
Why do we use light years and astronomical units to measure distances in space?
Scientists want to sound smart.
Hubble discovered these units and wanted to use them.
Space is too small to use km, it wouldn't make sense.
Space is too big, vast, enormous to use traditional units, like miles.
Which of the following scenarios would be appropriate to use light years?
From the sun to Earth
from Earth to Neptune
from the Milky Way to its closest galaxy
Asteroid Belt to the Kuiper Belt
Light year is a unit of _?_.
time
distance
brightness
heat
A.U. (astronomical units) are used to measure distances between _?_.
stars
planets
galaxies
solar systems
Which distance is larger: 1 astronomical unit or 1 light-year?
1 AU
1 LY
How many stars are in a galaxy?
billions
millions
A large, rocky object orbiting the sun is called a...
Comet
Asteroid
Meteoroid
Meteor
Choose the best description for a meteor...
-still in space
-burns up in earths atmosphere
-hits earth surface
What makes a meteoroid, meteor, and a meteorite different? (best answer)
color
size
location
texture
Gravity can be defined as the –
force of attraction between two or more masses.
friction created when two objects are in contact.
energy given off by stars due to nuclear reactions.
path an object follows as it moves through space.
True or False: The Earth revolves around the Sun and the moon revolves around the Earth.
True
False
Which relationships best describes the sizes of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
The Moon is larger than Earth and the Sun is smaller than Earth.
The Sun is larger than Earth and the Moon is smaller than Earth.
All three objects are the same size.
Which of these best explains why the sun is not visible during the night?
That sides of the sun faces away from the Earth.
The sun stops creating light at night.
The moon blocks the sun from view.
That side of Earth faces away from the sun.
which of these takes about one year to complete?
earth to orbit the sun
the sun to orbit the earth
earth to rotate on its axis
the moon to orbit earth
Which of these describes rotation?
mercury goes around the sun every 88 days.
the moon goes around earth every 28 days.
earth orbits the sun about every 365 days
earth makes on turn on its axis every 24 hours
The motion of Earth around the Sun most affects the
timing of tides
length of a month
cycle of the seasons
phases of the Moon
When the equator is closest to the sun, this period is known as a/an _____.
Solstice
Fiesta
Equinox
Months
Why does the phenomena observed in this picture only occur 2 times per year? Use the terms Solstice, Rotation, Tilt
If these measurements are from the Southern Hemisphere, what would be the first month represented on the left side of each graph?
January
July
June
April
Orbit
The path the Earth takes around the sun
Tilt
The angle of the Earth's rotation
Elevation
The angle of the sun in the sky
The Earth is rotating AND revolving.
True
False
What is the name of the first day of winter
Winter solstice
Vernal equinox
Autumnal equinox
Summer solstice
All of the planets in the Solar System rotate at the same rate.
True
False
The Earth rotates about an imaginary axis at an angle of:
10°
15°
23.5°
25°
If you were in space viewing the Earth from above the North Pole, you would observe that it rotates in a _________ direction.
clockwise
counter clockwise
Select the TWO TRUE statements.
It takes the Earth about 365 days to make one rotation on its axis.
It takes the Earth about 24 hours to revolve around the sun.
The Sun moves around the Earth once every 24 hours.
The Earth will have completed about 91 rotations from the start of spring to the start of summer.
It takes the Earth about 365 days to complete its orbit around the Sun.
What would happen if the Earth rotated about an axis that was not tilted? (Select the TWO true statements.)
Half of the planet would experience freezing temperatures for most of the year.
The temperature in Mead, Colorado would remain about the exact same all year long.
It would take less time for the Earth to revolve around the Sun.
Every city on the planet would experience 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of sunlight every day.
The moon phases would not change.
Which of these cities have about equal amounts of sunlight and darkness each day of the year?
Chicago, Illinois
Quito, Ecuador
Melbourne, Australia
Anchorage, Alaska
We are farthest from the Sun when ...
it is spring in Mead, Colorado.
it is winter in Mead, Colorado
it is summer in Mead, Colorado
it is fall in Mead, Colorado
It becomes nighttime in Colorado when . . .
the moon orbits the Earth.
the Earth rotates so that Colorado is facing the moon.
the Earth rotates so that Colorado is facing away from the sun.
nighttime clouds cover the sun.
winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
the closest it will ever be to the sun.
spring time.
summer at both the poles.
revolution
rotation
winter
spring
summer
The imaginary line that passes through Earth's center is the
(a)
The spinning of Earth on its axis is called
revolution
orbit
rotation
When Earth travels around the sun, it is making a
revolution
rotation
axis
The path the Earth takes as it revolves around the sun is
an orbit
a rotation
an axis
A system of organizing time that defines the beginning, length, and divisions of a year. Was once based on moon cycles.
calendar
axis
astronomy
moonth
Earth has seasons because ... (choose 2 answers)
it is tilted on its axis as it revolves around the sun
it is closer to the sun and further from it during the year
different hemispheres of the Earth receive more direct sunlight than others as it revolves around the sun
of the equator
Winter and Summer seasons happen when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator, known as a
solstice
equinox
Autumn and Spring happen when neither hemisphere is tiled toward or away from the sun, and days & nights are equally long . This is called
a solstice
an equinox
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing here, as it is receiving direct sunlight?
Summer
Winter
Fall
Spring
What season is the SOUTHERN hemisphere experiencing according to this image?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
Students in a science class in Marfa, Texas, made a poster with a diagram to represent a seasonal change in the Northern Hemisphere. Which statement best describes conditions for Earth as Position 1 in the diagram?
There are an equal number of hours of daylight and nighttime in the Northern Hemisphere, and the North Pole is tilted away from the sun.
The Northern Hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight, and Earth's axis does not tilt at this position.
There are an equal number of hours of daylight and nighttime in the Northern Hemisphere because Earth's axis is not tilted in this position.
The Northern Hemisphere has the fewest hours of daylight, and the North Pole is tilted away from the sun.
Which of these changes would likely occur if the rate of Earth's rotation on its axis increased?
the length of the seasons would be shorter
the lengths of the seasons would be longer
the length of a day would be shorter
the length of a day would be longer
A student draws the model shown. Which of these best compares the conditions at Location X and Location Y?
It is day at Location X and night at Location Y
It is winter at Location X and summer at Location Y
There are more hours of daylight at Location X than at Location Y
The moon is brighter when viewed from Location X than when viewed from Location Y
A student viewed the moon through binoculars one week after a new moon. Which image shows the phase of the moon that the student observed?
A student models moon phases. She holds a foam ball on a stick in front of her body and then stands in front of a light as shown. The student uses herself to represent Earth. She turns her body slowly to represent four different moon phases. Which numbered diagram represents the student modeling a full moon?
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
A student notices that the moon is full one evening. Which sequence of moon phases will the student observe over the next eight days?
full, waning gibbous, third quarter
full, waning gibbous, first quarter, waning crescent
full, new, waning gibbous
full, waxing gibbous, new, waning crescent
Which statement best describes a galaxy?
A cloud of gas that is the birthplace of stars
A system of billions of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
A ball of plasma that experiences nuclear fusion at its core
A mass of dust and ice that orbits a star in an elliptical pattern
Which statement about stars is correct?
star formation begins in a nebula
white dwarfs become main-sequence stars when they gain mass
supergiants are stars that can absorb black holes
main-sequence stars are formed by comets
Most stars in the universe fit into one of the four areas on this Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Which area of the diagram represents the white dwarfs?
Area M
Area X
Area P
Area Z
In November 2013, an object orbiting the sun seemed to disappear behind the sun. When a satellite did not detect the object, astronomers thought that the object had been destroyed when it passed close to the sun. However, when another satellite detected a small, bright object with a fan-shaped tail, astronomers proposed that the object was not destroyed. What type of object were astronomers most likely observing?
a comet
an asteroid
a meteor
a nebula
With the use of the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists recently discovered a giant runaway star. It is 90 times larger than the sun and is very hot and blue-white in color. Why does the sun appear to be brighter than this runaway star when viewed from Earth?
The sun is a different color than the runaway star.
The sun is older than the runaway star.
The sun is closer to the Earth than the runaway star.
The sun is made of different elements than the runaway star.
A diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum is shown. Earth's atmosphere blocks short wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. Which telescopes must be placed in orbit around Earth in order to observe short-wavelength radiation?
Gamma-ray telescopes
Visible-light telescopes
Infrared telescopes
Radio telescopes
In July 1994 the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with the planet Jupiter, as scientists had predicted. To be able to accurately predict when a comet will collide with a planet, it is essential to understand -
the composition of a planet's atmosphere
the gravitational attraction that exists between all bodies
the attraction of opposite poles of a magnet to each other
the formation of comets
An object will continue moving in a straight line unless it is acted on by an unbalanced force. Which of the following best explains Earth's motion?
There is no unbalanced force acting on Earth because space is empty and nothing touches Earth.
The gravitational force pulling Earth toward the sun is equal and opposite to the force pulling the sun toward Earth, so there is no unbalanced force acting on Earth.
The sun moves in an elliptical orbit around Earth, and the sun's gravity pulls Earth along.
Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun because the gravitational force of the sun attracts Earth.
Different relative positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth have different effects on Earth's oceans. Which model shows the positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth that have the greatest effect on ocean tides?
The diagram shows four phases of the moon as it revolves around Earth. A student builds a model based on this diagram. The student uses foam balls to represent the moon and Earth and a flashlight to represent the sun. The student should shine the flashlight on the model of Earth from Position -
1
2
3
4
On July 4, 1776, the American colonies declared their independence. The table shows the lunar phases for June 1776. What lunar phase occurred on July 4, 1776?
waning gibbous
waxing gibbous
waning crescent
waxing crescent
The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shows how the sun is classified among the stars. A star that is several thousand times brighter than the sun with a temperature lower than 4,000 K would be classified as -
a main-sequence star in spectral class B
a supergiant in spectral class K
a main-sequence star in spectral class K or M
a white dwarf in spectral class B
Which of these locations on Earth experiences the least change in the number of daylight hours throughout the year?
Equator
North pole
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
The model shows Earth in several positions relative to the sun. In which position is it winter in North America?
Position 1, because North America receives the most direct sun
Position 2, because North America is tilted toward the sun
Position 3, because North America is parallel to the sun
Position 4, because North America is tilted away from the sun
"I like KFC more than McDonalds!"
Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
"Rhinos have horns"
Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
"Plants need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make food."
Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
"Material A is a better conductor of heat. It gained heat faster than Material B. Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly."
Which of these statement is an Evidence?
Material A is a better conductor of heat.
It gained heat faster than Material B.
Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly.
What is the claim?
Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.
Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.
Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
What is the evidence?
Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.
No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.
Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
What is the reasoning?
Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.
No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.
Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
Which of the following is a claim from the image?
The American woman won first place at the Olympics
The ribbon around the medal is purple
They are wearing tight ponytails
Which of the following is evidence from the image?
1 American with a gold medal, 2 Russians with bronze and silver
They are three good friends hanging out
They are wearing nice jackets
Which of the following is reasoning from the image?
1 American with a gold medal, 2 Russians with bronze and silver
They are three good friends hanging out
Americans are always first place.
Gold medals are for first place. Silvers are for second. Bronze is for third.
A claim is ______________________________.
examples, data, facts, and information.
a statement that you make up to answer a question.
a statement about what you have learned that can be supported with evidence.
an answer to a question.
Evidence is ___________________
a statement or conclusion that answers a question
information and/or data that has been collected to show a pattern.
a justification that connects the claim to the evidence
Not vital when using an argument
Reasoning is __________________.
A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.
Scientific data that supports the claim
Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.
Empirical Evidence
Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?
Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep.
Claim
Evidence
Object B is a magnet because it has repelled Magnet A. Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.
Which of these statement is a Claim?
Object B is a magnet.
It has repelled Magnet A.
Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.
Glass. Glass should be used as a window so people can see into the room as it is transparent and allows light to pass through.
Which of these statement is a Reasoning?
Glass.
It is transparent and allows light to pass through.
Glass should be used as a window so people can see into the room.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
California is the best state in the USA.
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."
Heliocentric
Sun Centered
Geocentric
Earth Centered
Rotation
Spinning on axis
Revolution
Path around an object
Who is given credit for inventing the telescope?
Aristotle
Copernicus
Ptolemy
Galileo
The current model for the development of the universe.
Big Bang Theory
Solar Nebula Theory
Theory of Relativity
Evolution
A prediction based on observations that is testable.
Conclusion
Inferences
Hypothesis
Observations
A cloud of gas and dust in space.
Planet Rings
Nebula
Gas Planet
Supernova
The Milky Way Galaxy can be seen from earth?
True
False
Which galaxy is the closest to ours?
Milky Way
Beetle Juice
Sputnik 1
Andromeda
Which one is NOT considered a galaxy type?
Irregular
Spiral
Peculiar
Pelican
Number 1 should be the start of the star.
Nebula
Protostar
Main Sequence
Death
This is the name given to a newly formed star.
Nebula
White Dwarf
Protostar
Black Hole
The force holding our galaxy together.
Quantum Physics
Gravity
Inertia
Sun
A massive explosion at the end of a stars life?
Supernova
Implosion
Black Hole
Main Sequence
Which one is NOT considered a Jovian planet?
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
All gas giants have rings and moons.
True
False
Rocky remains from the planet formation.
Asteroid
Moons
Pluto
This diagram helps us be able to classify stars.
VR Diagram
Hertzsprung Russel
Venn Diagram
Big Bang
