WorksheetsUnit 1Solar System Test Review 24-25
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
2
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
3.
3
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
4.
4
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
5.
5 Check all that apply
a)
C
b)
D
c)
F
d)
A
e)
B
6.
6
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
7.
7
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
8.
8 Which number is the full moon based on the sun and earth positions?
a)
5
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
e)
4
9.
9
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
10.
10 What technical invention provided powerful evidence that challenged the idea that the Earth was the center of the solar system?
a)
microscope
b)
rockets
c)
telescope
d)
periscope
11.
11. New technology has increased our knowledge of how planets revolve around distant stars. This movement of planets periodically blocks some of the light from the Kepler space telescope. That telescope measures changes in brightness of stars as planets move in front of them. How has this improved our understanding of the universe?
a)
it has aided in the discovery of life inside our solar system
b)
it has aided in the discovery of planets OUTSIDE our solar system
c)
it has aided in the discovery of life outside our solar system
d)
it has aided in the discovery of planets inside our solar system
12.
12
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
13.
13. There are many objects in our solar system that are not in this picture. Choose a letter that correctly identifies at least 2 that are NOT in this picture.
a)
Neptune and Uranus
b)
asteriod belt and pluto
c)
earthh and saturn
d)
sun and jupiter
14.
14. Why does it take Uranus longer to revolve around the sun than mars?
a)
Uranus is farther away from the sun than mars
b)
the sun's gravitational pull is stronger on mars
c)
Neptune's gravitaional pull keeps Uranus from moving faster
d)
uranus has no moons
15.
15 The northpole is tilted away from the sun, so what season is it in the northpole?
a)
summer
b)
winter
c)
spring
d)
fall
16.
16. A student drew 4 diagrams uing arrows to illustrate the possible gravitational effects of Earth on a satellite. Which drawing best represents the force of gravity acting on a satellite.
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
c)
Option 3
d)
Option 4
17.
17. All of the planets in the solar system formed at about the same time from a large cloud of gas and dust. How is earth different from other planets in the solar system.
a)
Earth has no natural satellites.
b)
Earth's atmosphere is composed of gases.
c)
Water is found in all three phases on Earth.
d)
Volcanoes release liquid rock onto Earth's surface.
18.
18. Ocean tides result mainly result from ...
a)
surface winds
b)
radiant heat from the sun
c)
Earth's tilt on its axis
d)
the moon's gravitational pull
19.
19. About how often is a full moon observed from earth's surface?
a)
each week
b)
once a month
c)
every two weeks
d)
once each leap year
20.
20. A student notices that the moon is full one evening. Which sequence of moon phases will the student observe over the next eight days?
a)
Full, waning gibbous, third quarter
b)
Full, waning gibbous, first quarter, wanning crescent
c)
Full, new, waning gibbous
d)
Full, waxing gibbous, new, waning crescent
21.
21. The data table below compares 4 characteristics of the inner planets.
a)
The other planets have too much mass.
b)
The other planets are all too close to the sun.
c)
The other planets are either too hot or too cold.
d)
The other planets are either too big or too small
22.
22. Which best describes a celstial body rounnd in shape that orbits the sun, but still shares its orbit with other objects of similar size?
a)
comet
b)
asteroid
c)
meteor
d)
dwarf planet
23.
23. Which best describes an object thaat is made up of ice, dust, and rocky material that develop tails when they approach the sun?
a)
comet
b)
asteroid
c)
meteor
d)
dwarf planet
24.
24. Which best describes a small celestial body made up of rock and metal that orbit the sun?
a)
comet
b)
asteroid
c)
meteor
d)
dwarf planet
25.
25. Which best describes a small object that enters the earth's atmosphere and burns up due to frictio, creating bright streaks of light?
a)
comet
b)
asteroid
c)
meteor
d)
dwarf planet
26.
26. Jupiter-like planets are often called Jovian planets. Which two characteristicsclassify Jupiter as a Jovian planet?
a)
solid surface and small size
b)
made mostly of gases and large size
c)
made mostly of gases and small size
d)
solid surface and large size
27.
27. Early one morning, students observed the moon as it appeared from earth.
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
c)
Option 3
d)
Option 4
28.
28. Whiich technology has provided us with detailed maps of planetary surfaces and revealed features that were previously unknown?
a)
robotic spacecraft
b)
space telescopes
c)
earth-based telescopes
d)
manned spacecraft
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