Worksheets2024 REVIEW for Test (SS, C/M/A, The Sun, Moon Phases)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the order of the planets from closest to the sun to furthest?
Mercury, venus, earth, mars, jupiter, saturn, uranus, neptune, pluto
Mercury, venus, earth, mars, saturn, jupiter, uranus, neptune, pluto
Mercury, venus, earth, mars, jupiter, saturn, neptune, uranus, pluto
Venus, mercury, earth, mars, jupiter, saturn, uranus, neptune, pluto
What is the nearest star to us here on Earth?
the sun
the moon
andromeda
the north star
Which piece of evidence confirms that an object in space is an asteroid instead of a comet?
The object is made mostly of ice.
The object is made mostly of rock.
The object can be larger than a planet
The object orbits the Sun.
________ is the ACTUAL shape of planetary orbits in our solar system. The gizmo did NOT show this, it showed a circular orbit instead.
circle
elliptical
square
straight lines
What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth?
tides
gravity
electricity
magnetism
Meteorites are particles of dust or rock that pass through Earth's atmosphere. Which BEST explains why meteorites are seen as brief streaks of light?
They are produced by the Sun and are made up of flaming gases.
They reflect the Sun's light as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
They give off cool vapors as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
They burn up due to friction as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
What are the areas of gas on the surface on the sun that are cooler than the area around them?
Solar Wind
Solar Flare
Prominence
Sunspot
Which layer of the Sun's atmosphere is the layer that we can always see?
photosphere
chromosphere
core
Where are asteroids found?
Asteroid Belt
Oort Cloud
Kuiper Belt
Between Mars and Earth
Which position is a new moon (the white represents light)?
Which position is a 1st quarter moon (the white represents light)?
Which position is a waxing gibbous moon (the white represents light)?
Where does the light on the moon come from?
the moon makes its own light
it is from the sun
it reflects off of earth and then to the moon
Why do we have moon phases?
because the moon revolves around the earth
because the moon puts a shadow on the earth
because the earth revolves around the sun
because the moon changes shape, becoming larger and smaller
Where are comets found? (check all that apply)
Asteroid Belt
Oort Cloud
Kuiper Belt
Between Mars and Earth
A small space rock that strikes the surface of the Earth.
Asteroid
Comet
Meteoroid
Meteorite
Identify the nucleus of the comet below.
How does the Sun produce energy?
Fusion
Solar Flares
Prominences
Solar Wind
This layer of the Sun's atmosphere is the hottest layer.
Photosphere
Chromosphere
What fuels the Sun?
Lithium
Carbon
Helium
Hydrogen
