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WorksheetsGriffith Glossary Module 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is an atom?
A large unit of matter with no nucleus
A basic unit of matter with a nucleus containing protons and neutrons
A cloud of electrons without a nucleus
A type of molecule with multiple atoms
What is carbon known for?
Being the lightest element on the periodic table
Forming fewer compounds than other elements
Being the chemical foundation for life
Having no role in forming compounds
What is a comet?
A large planet in the solar system
A small, icy object from the outer part of the solar system
A star that emits light and heat
A type of asteroid with no tail
What is the Kuiper Belt?
A region in the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune
A belt of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter
A ring of dust around the Sun
A group of stars in the Milky Way
What is gravity?
A force that pushes objects apart
A fundamental force that brings all things with mass or energy together
A type of energy that only affects planets
A force that only works in space
What is a meteor commonly called?
Shooting star
Falling rock
Space dust
Comet
What event occurs when a number of meteors appear to radiate from one point in the night sky?
Meteor shower
Solar eclipse
Lunar eclipse
Starburst
What is the path followed by an object under the influence of gravitational force from another object called?
Orbit
Trajectory
Route
Pathway
What does an organic compound contain?
One or more carbon atoms
Only hydrogen atoms
Only oxygen atoms
Only nitrogen atoms
What is the process by which a comet releases gases as it passes close to the Sun?
Outgassing
Evaporation
Condensation
Sublimation
What is the Periodic Table used for?
Understanding Earth's chemical elements
Measuring time
Calculating distances
Predicting weather
What is a probe?
An unmanned spacecraft
A type of telescope
A kind of satellite
A space station
What tool is used to determine the chemical make-up of an object by studying the light it emits?
Spectroscope
Microscope
Telescope
Periscope
What does a Tesla coil create?
An invisible electric field
A magnetic field
A gravitational field
A sound wave
What is a scientific explanation supported by overwhelming experimental evidence called?
Theory
Hypothesis
Guess
Assumption
