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Astronomy Final Exam Review

Total questions: 184

Worksheet time: 2hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What day of the year marks the start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere when day and night are both about 12 hours each? 
a)
summer solstice
b)
winter solstice
c)
vernal equinox
d)
autumnal equinox
2.

The Earth's tilt is 23.5 degrees. What might occur if there was no tilt?

a)

Southern Hemisphere summers would be longer in duration.

b)

Northern Hemisphere summers would be cooler in temperature.

c)

Earth would not have seasons.

d)

It would not affect earth's climate.

3.

What causes Earth's seasons?

a)

the temperature of the sun changing

b)

Earth's distance from the Sun

c)

Earth’s axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.

d)

Earth rotation on its axis

4.

During fall and spring, where does the Earth tilt?

a)

It is not tilted toward or away from the Sun.

b)

It is tilted 12.25ᵒ toward the Sun.

c)

it is tilted 23.5ᵒ toward the moon.

d)

It is tilted 23.5ᵒ away from the Sun.

5.

What is true about the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere?

a)

The northern hemisphere is not tilted toward or away from the Sun.

b)

The northern hemisphere tilted toward the moon.

c)

The northern hemisphere tilted toward the Sun.

d)

The northern hemisphere is away from the Sun.

6.

When the south pole of the Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, explain the sun’s effect?

a)

The South Pole will experience more direct rays and longer days.

b)

The South Pole will experience more direct rays and shorter days.

c)

The South Pole will experience more indirect rays and longer days.

d)

The South Pole will experience more indirect rays and shorter days.

7.
When the north end of the Earth’s axis is tilted away the sun, explain the sun’s effect on the North America. 
a)
North America will experience more direct rays and longer days.
b)
North America will experience more direct rays and shorter days.
c)
North America will experience more indirect rays and longer days.
d)
North America will experience more indirect rays and shorter days.
8.

What is occurring between the Earth, Sun and Moon? 

a)

1st quarter moon

b)

solar eclipse

c)

lunar eclipse

d)

full moon

9.

Where on Earth would Ms. Easley need to stand to see a total eclipse?

a)

umbra region which is the partial shadow

b)

in the penumbra region which is the partial shadow

c)

umbra region which is the complete shadow

d)

in the penumbra region which is the complete shadow

10.

The diagram shows different positions of the moon relative to Earth and the sun. In which phase will an observer on Earth see a waxing gibbous moon?

a)

phase A

b)

phase B

c)

phase C

d)

phase D

11.

In the diagram above, what type of tide would occur as a result of the interaction of the Earth, Moon and Sun?

a)

Spring tide, causing higher high tides and lower low tides

b)

Spring tide, causing lower high tides and higher low tides

c)

Neap Tide, causing higher high tides and lower low tides

d)

Neap Tide, causing lower high tides and higher low tides.

12.
The diagram shows different positions of the moon relative to Earth and the sun.  In which phase will an observer on Earth see a first quarter moon and how do you know? 
a)
phase B, because the half of the lighted side of the moon is visible.
b)
phase A, because the Earth is not in front of the sun so it is not blocking any light.
c)
phase D, because all of the lighted side of the moon is visible.
d)
phase C, because the Earth is not in front of the sun so it is not blocking any light.
13.

If Mrs. Gilbert recorded the different moon phases each night for a couple of weeks, what would she see from new moon phase to full moon phase and why?

a)

She would not see a change in the moon phases.

b)

She would see a decrease of light to 1st quarter but then an increase of light from 1st quarter to full moon.

c)

She would see less of the moon each evening because there is a decreasing amount of the lighted side of the moon visible.

d)

She would see more of the moon each evening because an increasing amount of the lighted side of the moon is visible.

14.

In the diagram above, what type of tide is occurring?

a)

Spring tide, causing higher high tides and lower low tides

b)

Spring tide, causing lower high tides and higher low tides

c)

Neap Tide, causing higher high tides and lower low tides

d)

Neap Tide, causing lower high tides and higher low tides.

15.

According to the diagram, where is the new moon?

a)

phase A

b)

phase B

c)

phase C

d)

phase D

16.

Which of the following has equal number of daylight hours?

a)

autumnal equinox

b)

winter solstice

c)

vernal solstice

d)

summer equinox

17.

According to the diagram, what is occurring?

a)

A lunar eclipse is occurring because the moon is casting a shadow on the Earth.

b)

A lunar eclipse is occurring because the Earth is casting a shadow on the moon.

c)

A solar eclipse is occurring because the Earth is casting a shadow on the moon.

d)

A solar eclipse is occurring because the moon is casting a shadow on the Earth.

18.
During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?
a)
New Moon
b)
Full Moon
c)
1st Quarter
d)
3rd Quarter
19.

According to the diagram, Which phase of the Moon would you see from Earth?

a)

1st quarter

b)

waxing crescent

c)

new moon

d)

full moon

20.

Why do we see different phases of the moon?

a)

The phase people see depends on how much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth (the angle that people see the light).

b)

The phase people see depends on where they are on Earth’s surface.

c)

The phase people see depends on how much of the moon’s surface is lit by the sun.

d)

The phase people see depends on whether or not an eclipse is occurring.

21.
What object is in the center during a lunar eclipse?
a)
Sun
b)
Moon
c)
Earth
d)
Umbra
22.
What object is in the center during a solar eclipse?
a)
Sun
b)
Moon
c)
Earth
d)
Umbra
23.
During which moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?
a)
1st Quarter
b)
Last Quarter
c)
Full Moon
d)
New Moon
24.

According to the model above, which location would represent the 1st day of spring in the northern hemisphere?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

25.

During which two moon phases would the amount of light reflected from the moon appear to be equal from Earth?

a)

The light reflected appears the same during the new moon and first quarter moon.

b)

The light reflected appears the same during the new moon and full moon.

c)

The light reflected during the first quarter and third quarter moon.

d)

The light reflected appears the same during the full moon and third quarter moon.

26.

What day of the year marks the start of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere when day and night are both about 12 hours each?

a)

summer solstice

b)

winter solstice

c)

vernal equinox

d)

autumnal equinox

27.

Where on Earth would you need to be standing in order to experience a total eclipse?

a)

at the poles

b)

on the side of the Earth facing away from the Sun

c)

in the penumbra

d)

in the umbra

28.

According to the model above, which location would represent the 1st day of winter in the southern hemisphere?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

What is the name for the day in which the northern hemisphere experiences the greatest amount of sunlight hours?

a)

winter solstice

b)

summer solstice

c)

vernal equinox

d)

autumnal equinox

30.

According to the diagram, which phase shows a waxing crescent moon?

a)

phase A

b)

phase B

c)

phase C

d)

phase D

31.

Where on Earth would Ms. Easley need to stand to see a partial eclipse?

a)

umbra region which is the partial shadow

b)

in the penumbra region which is the partial shadow

c)

umbra region which is the complete shadow

d)

in the penumbra region which is the complete shadow

32.

What order must occur for a solar eclipse?

a)

Sun, Earth, Moon

b)

Earth, Sun, Moon

c)

Sun, Moon, Earth

d)

Moon, Sun, Earth

33.

Name that moon phase

a)

waxing crescent

b)

waxing gibbous

c)

waning crescent

d)

waning gibbous

34.

Name that moon phase.

a)

1st quarter

b)

last quarter

c)

full moon

d)

new moon

35.

What object is casting a shadow during a lunar eclipse?

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

earth

d)

umbra

36.

What day of the year marks the start of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere when day and night are both about 12 hours each? 

a)

summer solstice

b)

winter solstice

c)

vernal equinox

d)

autumnal equinox

37.

What object is being eclipsed in a solar eclipse?

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

earth

d)

umbra

38.

How many months between summer solstice and winter solstice?

a)

1 month

b)

3 months

c)

6 months

d)

12 months

39.

How many days for 1 lunar cycle to occur?

a)

24 days

b)

27.3 days

c)

29.5 days

d)

365.25 days

40.

The diagram shows the seasons for the Northern Hemisphere. What dates would the Southern Hemisphere experience the fall season?

a)

December 21-22

b)

March 20-21

c)

June 20-22

d)

September 22-23

41.

Discovered Jupiter's four moons, and that Venus goes through phases like our moon which gave evidence to help prove the heliocentric theory.

a)

Copernicus

b)

Galileo

c)

Brahe

d)

Aristotle

42.
This astronomer was convinced this image was accurate.
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Brahe
c)
Copernicus
d)
Galileo
43.

This astronomer discovered inertia and confirmed the heliocentric theory with the evidence gathered using his telescope.

a)

Galileo

b)

Kepler

c)

Copernicus

d)

Aristotle

44.

This astronomers were convinced this image is accurate, EXCEPT___________________.

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Galileo

c)

Copernicus

45.

The "Earth-centered" model of the solar system

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

46.

Which astronomer believed the Geocentric Model is accurate?

a)

Kepler

b)

Galileo

c)

Copernicus

d)

Ptolemy

47.

This astronomer was convinced this image was accurate.

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Brahe

c)

Copernicus

d)

Galileo

48.

Why do you suppose the earliest astronomers we learned about were convinced the Geocentric Model was accurate?

a)

They were over one thousand years before the other astronmers

b)

New technology

c)

More astronomers had new information to assist with the heliocentric model

d)

All of the above

49.

The "Sun-Centered" solar system model of the solar system

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

50.

What is the study of the universe and science that deals with celestial bodies, space, the solar system, and universe?

a)

geocentric

b)

heliocentric

c)

astronomy

d)

geology

51.

Which model correctly identifies the current model of our solar system?

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

________________ believed in the geocentric model while ________________believed in the heliocentric model.

a)

Copernicus; Ptolemy

b)

Ptolemy; Copernicus

c)

Newton; Galileo

d)

Galileo; Newton

53.

The theory that the universe began at a single point of gases that exploded, expanded, and is still expanding today.

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Steady State Theory

c)

Universe Theory

d)

Solar System Theory

54.

The theory that the universe has no beginning and no end, has always existed, maintains a constant density, and has always been expanding.

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Steady State Theory

c)

Universe Theory

d)

Solar System Theory

55.

Inner Planets- select all that apply

a)

smaller than outer planets

b)

rocky

c)

many moons

d)

most have a thin atmosphere

56.

Outer Planets- select all that apply

a)

colder and less dense

b)

larger

c)

rocky

d)

many moons

e)

gaseous

57.
What is the closest planet to the sun?
a)
Jupiter
b)
Neptune
c)
Mars
d)
Mercury
58.

Which planet is similar to Earth's composition and known for its red, rust colored surface?

a)
Mercury
b)
Mars
c)
Earth
d)
Venus
59.

Which planet rotates on its side?

a)
Saturn
b)
Jupiter
c)
Uranus
d)
Neptune
60.
Which planet is not a gas giant?
a)
Saturn
b)
Jupiter
c)
Neptune
d)
Venus
61.
Which planet is not a terrestrial planet?
a)
Mars
b)
Neptune
c)
Earth
d)
Mercury
62.

What is the correct order of the planets from the sun?

a)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

c)

Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune

d)

Mars, Venus, Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus

63.
Planets that are closer to the sun
a)
take more time to orbit
b)
take less time to orbit
64.
Which is the hottest planet?
a)
Mercury
b)
Venus
c)
Earth
d)
Neptune
65.
The earth orbits around...
a)
the sun.
b)
the moon
c)
other planets
d)
the Milky Way
66.

What are the four terrestrial (inner) planets?

a)

Earth, Uranus, Mercury, Venus

b)

Mercury Venus Earth Saturn

c)

Mars, Earth , Mercury, Venus

d)

Mars, Earth, Neptune, Mercury

67.
Saturn's rings are made of chunks of 
a)
volcanoes
b)
ice and rock
c)
nitrogen and helium 
d)
ice and 
68.

Which planets are the asteroid belt in between?

a)

Venus & Earth

b)

Earth & Mars

c)

Mars & Jupiter

d)

Jupiter & Saturn

e)

Saturn & Uranus

69.

Which 2 facts best describe Earth?

a)

outer planet; gas giant

b)

inner planet; gas giant

c)

outer planet; terrestrial planet

d)

inner planet; terrestrial planet

70.

What is the largest inner planet?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

71.

Which of the following are listed from smallest to largest?

a)

solar system, universe, galaxies

b)

planet, solar system, universe, galaxies

c)

planet, solar system, galaxies, universe

d)

dwarf planets, moons, planets, comets,

72.

Which planet is most like Earth in size and is our sister/twin planet?

a)

Mercury

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Uranus

73.

What is the coldest planet; the Ice Giant?

a)

Uranus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Saturn

d)

Neptune

74.

Which planet has liquid water and can support human life?

a)

Mercury

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Earth

75.

Which planet is known for its plentiful and beautiful rings system?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

76.

Which planet is the least dense?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

77.

Which planet is the brightest planet in the night sky?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

78.

Which planet has a surface full of volcanoes and lava?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

79.

Which planet has no atmosphere and extreme temperature differences?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

80.

Which inner planet has a thick atmosphere and traps heat similar to a greenhouse?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

81.

Which planet is the smallest?

a)

Mars

b)

Venus

c)

Mercury

d)

Earth

82.

Which planet has a giant storm called The Great Red Spot?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Uranus

c)

Neptune

d)

Saturn

83.

Which planet has the greatest winds and The Great Dark Spot?

a)

Saturn

b)

Uranus

c)

Jupiter

d)

Neptune

84.

Which planet has 21 year long seasons?

a)

Neptune

b)

Uranus

c)

Saturn

d)

Jupiter

85.

Which planet is called the Blue Planet because of the methane gas?

a)

Neptune

b)

Uranus

c)

Saturn

d)

Jupiter

86.

Which planet is called the "Jewel of the Solar System"?

a)

Earth

b)

Saturn

c)

Jupiter

d)

Uranus

87.

Which planet spins/rotates backwards on its axis so the sun rises in the west and sets in the east?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Uranus

c)

Neptune

d)

Venus

88.
I am a rock entering a planet's atmosphere.
a)
meteor
b)
meteorite
c)
asteroid
d)
comet
89.
The belt between Mars and Jupiter
a)
Comets
b)
Asteroids
c)
Meteors
d)
Stars
90.
They are sometimes called shooting stars
a)
interplanetary dust
b)
asteroids
c)
comets
d)
meteors
91.
Sometimes I am called a "dirty snowball". I have a hydrogen cloud, coma, and a nucleus. I am invisible except when near the sun. What am I?
a)
Asteroid
b)
Star
c)
Meteor
d)
Comet
92.
The tail of a comet usually faces
a)
toward the sun
b)
toward the Earth
c)
away from the Sun
d)
away from the Earth
93.
We are composed mainly of rock and metal.
a)
comets and stars
b)
stars and meteors
c)
asteroid and meteors
d)
comets and asteroid
94.
When a meteor hits Earth, what is it called?
a)
meteorite
b)
meteroid
c)
meteor
95.
One similarity between asteroids, comets and meteoroids is that they all:
a)
are made of rock
b)
come from the Asteroid Belt
c)
come from the Oort Cloud
d)
orbit the sun
96.

These objects orbit just like planets (Elliptically).

a)

Comets

b)

Meteors

c)

Asteroids

97.
Describe a comets origin and orbit.
a)
Between Mars and Jupiter, long-elliptical orbit
b)
Oort cloud or Kuiper belt, circular orbit similar to a planet
c)
Another galaxy, long-elliptical orbit
d)
Oort cloud or Kuiper belt, long elliptical orbit
98.
a)
Asteroid
b)
Comet
c)
Meteor
99.
a)
Comet
b)
Asteroid
c)
Meteor
100.
How does a meteor compare to a meteorite? 
a)
A meteor is moving through Earth's atmosphere and the meteorite actually lands on Earth
b)
A meteorite is moving through the Earth's atmosphere and the meteor actually lands on Earth
c)
Meteors are made up of Carbon and meteorites are made of ice
d)
They are the same thing
101.
Our galaxy is called the
a)
Earth Nebula
b)
The Hubble Galaxy
c)
The Milky Way
d)
The Snickers
102.
Galaxies are composed of (best answer)
a)
stars
b)
stars and gas
c)
stars, dust, and gas
d)
stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity
103.
The Milky Way Galaxy is a 
a)
spiral
b)
lenticular
c)
elliptical 
d)
irregular
104.
What type of galaxy is this?
a)
Spiral
b)
Elliptical
c)
Irregular
d)
Irrational
105.
Place these objects in order from smallest to largest.
a)
Planets, solar system, universe, galaxy
b)
Solar system, planets, galaxy, universe
c)
Planets, solar system, galaxy, universe
d)
Galaxy, solar system, planets, universe
106.
Which of the following is the largest?
a)
The Milky Way Galaxy
b)
A red giant star
c)
The moon
d)
Jupiter
107.
What type of galaxy is this?
a)
Spiral
b)
Elliptical
c)
Irregular 
d)
Irrational
108.
Our sun is located on one of the Spiral Galaxy arms.  
a)
True
b)
False
109.
What are galaxies held together by?
a)
Gravitational Attraction
b)
Stars
c)
Other galaxies
d)
Dust and Gas
110.
What are the the 3 types of galaxies?
a)
Spiral Galaxies, Regular Galaxies, and Lliptical Galaxies
b)
Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies
c)
 Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Spiral Galaxies
d)
Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Irregular Galaxies
111.

Where is our solar system located?

a)

on Orion's arm in the Milky Way galaxy, an elliptical galaxy

b)

in the center of the Milky Way galaxy, an elliptical galaxy

c)

on Orion's arm in the Milky Way galaxy, a spiral galaxy

d)

in the center of the Milky Way galaxy, a spiral galaxy

112.

Reorder the following from smallest to largest

a)

planet

b)

solar system

c)

galaxy

d)

universe

1)
2)
3)
4)
113.

Discovered Jupiter's four moons, and that Venus goes through phases like our moon which gave evidence to help prove the heliocentric theory.

a)

Copernicus

b)

Galileo

c)

Brahe

d)

Aristotle

114.
This astronomer was convinced this image was accurate.
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Brahe
c)
Copernicus
d)
Galileo
115.

This astronomer discovered inertia and confirmed the heliocentric theory with the evidence gathered using his telescope.

a)

Galileo

b)

Kepler

c)

Copernicus

d)

Aristotle

116.

This astronomers were convinced this image is accurate, EXCEPT___________________.

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Galileo

c)

Copernicus

117.

The "Earth-centered" model of the solar system

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

118.

Which astronomer believed the Geocentric Model is accurate?

a)

Kepler

b)

Galileo

c)

Copernicus

d)

Ptolemy

119.

This astronomer was convinced this image was accurate.

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Brahe

c)

Copernicus

d)

Galileo

120.

Why do you suppose the earliest astronomers we learned about were convinced the Geocentric Model was accurate?

a)

They were over one thousand years before the other astronmers

b)

New technology

c)

More astronomers had new information to assist with the heliocentric model

d)

All of the above

121.

The "Sun-Centered" solar system model of the solar system

a)

heliocentric

b)

geocentric

122.

What is the study of the universe and science that deals with celestial bodies, space, the solar system, and universe?

a)

geocentric

b)

heliocentric

c)

astronomy

d)

geology

123.

Which model correctly identifies the current model of our solar system?

a)
b)
c)
d)
124.

________________ believed in the geocentric model while ________________believed in the heliocentric model.

a)

Copernicus; Ptolemy

b)

Ptolemy; Copernicus

c)

Newton; Galileo

d)

Galileo; Newton

125.

The theory that the universe began at a single point of gases that exploded, expanded, and is still expanding today.

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Steady State Theory

c)

Universe Theory

d)

Solar System Theory

126.

The theory that the universe has no beginning and no end, has always existed, maintains a constant density, and has always been expanding.

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Steady State Theory

c)

Universe Theory

d)

Solar System Theory

127.

Inner Planets- select all that apply

a)

smaller than outer planets

b)

rocky

c)

many moons

d)

most have a thin atmosphere

128.

Outer Planets- select all that apply

a)

colder and less dense

b)

larger

c)

rocky

d)

many moons

e)

gaseous

129.
What is the closest planet to the sun?
a)
Jupiter
b)
Neptune
c)
Mars
d)
Mercury
130.

Which planet is similar to Earth's composition and known for its red, rust colored surface?

a)
Mercury
b)
Mars
c)
Earth
d)
Venus
131.

Which planet rotates on its side?

a)
Saturn
b)
Jupiter
c)
Uranus
d)
Neptune
132.
Which planet is not a gas giant?
a)
Saturn
b)
Jupiter
c)
Neptune
d)
Venus
133.
Which planet is not a terrestrial planet?
a)
Mars
b)
Neptune
c)
Earth
d)
Mercury
134.

What is the correct order of the planets from the sun?

a)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

c)

Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune

d)

Mars, Venus, Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus

135.
Planets that are closer to the sun
a)
take more time to orbit
b)
take less time to orbit
136.
Which is the hottest planet?
a)
Mercury
b)
Venus
c)
Earth
d)
Neptune
137.
The earth orbits around...
a)
the sun.
b)
the moon
c)
other planets
d)
the Milky Way
138.

What are the four terrestrial (inner) planets?

a)

Earth, Uranus, Mercury, Venus

b)

Mercury Venus Earth Saturn

c)

Mars, Earth , Mercury, Venus

d)

Mars, Earth, Neptune, Mercury

139.
Saturn's rings are made of chunks of 
a)
volcanoes
b)
ice and rock
c)
nitrogen and helium 
d)
ice and 
140.

Which planets are the asteroid belt in between?

a)

Venus & Earth

b)

Earth & Mars

c)

Mars & Jupiter

d)

Jupiter & Saturn

e)

Saturn & Uranus

141.

Which 2 facts best describe Earth?

a)

outer planet; gas giant

b)

inner planet; gas giant

c)

outer planet; terrestrial planet

d)

inner planet; terrestrial planet

142.

What is the largest inner planet?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

143.

Which of the following are listed from smallest to largest?

a)

solar system, universe, galaxies

b)

planet, solar system, universe, galaxies

c)

planet, solar system, galaxies, universe

d)

dwarf planets, moons, planets, comets,

144.

Which planet is most like Earth in size and is our sister/twin planet?

a)

Mercury

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Uranus

145.

What is the coldest planet; the Ice Giant?

a)

Uranus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Saturn

d)

Neptune

146.

Which planet has liquid water and can support human life?

a)

Mercury

b)

Mars

c)

Venus

d)

Earth

147.

Which planet is known for its plentiful and beautiful rings system?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

148.

Which planet is the least dense?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

149.

Which planet is the brightest planet in the night sky?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

150.

Which planet has a surface full of volcanoes and lava?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

151.

Which planet has no atmosphere and extreme temperature differences?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

152.

Which inner planet has a thick atmosphere and traps heat similar to a greenhouse?

a)

Mercury

b)

Earth

c)

Venus

d)

Mars

153.

Which planet is the smallest?

a)

Mars

b)

Venus

c)

Mercury

d)

Earth

154.

Which planet has a giant storm called The Great Red Spot?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Uranus

c)

Neptune

d)

Saturn

155.

Which planet has the greatest winds and The Great Dark Spot?

a)

Saturn

b)

Uranus

c)

Jupiter

d)

Neptune

156.

Which planet has 21 year long seasons?

a)

Neptune

b)

Uranus

c)

Saturn

d)

Jupiter

157.

Which planet is called the Blue Planet because of the methane gas?

a)

Neptune

b)

Uranus

c)

Saturn

d)

Jupiter

158.

Which planet is called the "Jewel of the Solar System"?

a)

Earth

b)

Saturn

c)

Jupiter

d)

Uranus

159.

Which planet spins/rotates backwards on its axis so the sun rises in the west and sets in the east?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Uranus

c)

Neptune

d)

Venus

160.
I am a rock entering a planet's atmosphere.
a)
meteor
b)
meteorite
c)
asteroid
d)
comet
161.
The belt between Mars and Jupiter
a)
Comets
b)
Asteroids
c)
Meteors
d)
Stars
162.
They are sometimes called shooting stars
a)
interplanetary dust
b)
asteroids
c)
comets
d)
meteors
163.
Sometimes I am called a "dirty snowball". I have a hydrogen cloud, coma, and a nucleus. I am invisible except when near the sun. What am I?
a)
Asteroid
b)
Star
c)
Meteor
d)
Comet
164.
The tail of a comet usually faces
a)
toward the sun
b)
toward the Earth
c)
away from the Sun
d)
away from the Earth
165.
We are composed mainly of rock and metal.
a)
comets and stars
b)
stars and meteors
c)
asteroid and meteors
d)
comets and asteroid
166.
When a meteor hits Earth, what is it called?
a)
meteorite
b)
meteroid
c)
meteor
167.
One similarity between asteroids, comets and meteoroids is that they all:
a)
are made of rock
b)
come from the Asteroid Belt
c)
come from the Oort Cloud
d)
orbit the sun
168.

These objects orbit just like planets (Elliptically).

a)

Comets

b)

Meteors

c)

Asteroids

169.
Describe a comets origin and orbit.
a)
Between Mars and Jupiter, long-elliptical orbit
b)
Oort cloud or Kuiper belt, circular orbit similar to a planet
c)
Another galaxy, long-elliptical orbit
d)
Oort cloud or Kuiper belt, long elliptical orbit
170.
a)
Asteroid
b)
Comet
c)
Meteor
171.
a)
Comet
b)
Asteroid
c)
Meteor
172.
How does a meteor compare to a meteorite? 
a)
A meteor is moving through Earth's atmosphere and the meteorite actually lands on Earth
b)
A meteorite is moving through the Earth's atmosphere and the meteor actually lands on Earth
c)
Meteors are made up of Carbon and meteorites are made of ice
d)
They are the same thing
173.
Our galaxy is called the
a)
Earth Nebula
b)
The Hubble Galaxy
c)
The Milky Way
d)
The Snickers
174.
Galaxies are composed of (best answer)
a)
stars
b)
stars and gas
c)
stars, dust, and gas
d)
stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity
175.
The Milky Way Galaxy is a 
a)
spiral
b)
lenticular
c)
elliptical 
d)
irregular
176.
What type of galaxy is this?
a)
Spiral
b)
Elliptical
c)
Irregular
d)
Irrational
177.
Place these objects in order from smallest to largest.
a)
Planets, solar system, universe, galaxy
b)
Solar system, planets, galaxy, universe
c)
Planets, solar system, galaxy, universe
d)
Galaxy, solar system, planets, universe
178.
Which of the following is the largest?
a)
The Milky Way Galaxy
b)
A red giant star
c)
The moon
d)
Jupiter
179.
What type of galaxy is this?
a)
Spiral
b)
Elliptical
c)
Irregular 
d)
Irrational
180.
Our sun is located on one of the Spiral Galaxy arms.  
a)
True
b)
False
181.
What are galaxies held together by?
a)
Gravitational Attraction
b)
Stars
c)
Other galaxies
d)
Dust and Gas
182.
What are the the 3 types of galaxies?
a)
Spiral Galaxies, Regular Galaxies, and Lliptical Galaxies
b)
Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies
c)
 Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Spiral Galaxies
d)
Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Irregular Galaxies
183.

Where is our solar system located?

a)

on Orion's arm in the Milky Way galaxy, an elliptical galaxy

b)

in the center of the Milky Way galaxy, an elliptical galaxy

c)

on Orion's arm in the Milky Way galaxy, a spiral galaxy

d)

in the center of the Milky Way galaxy, a spiral galaxy

184.

Reorder the following from smallest to largest

a)

planet

b)

solar system

c)

galaxy

d)

universe

1)
2)
3)
4)

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