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WorksheetsQuiz 6.11 A and 6.11 B
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following governs the motion of our solar system?
Magnetism
Gravity
Sunlight
Friction
Planets in our solar system orbit the Sun because it -
has the greatest magnetic field.
is the celestial body with the greatest mass.
is the brightest object in our solar system.
formed millions of years before the planets.
Which two factors affect the strength of the gravitational pull on two objects?
Mass and density
Weight and density
Weight and distance
Mass and distance
The gravitational pull of the Sun affects which of the following properties of the planets in our solar system?
Chemical composition
Speed and shape of orbit
Formation of land features
Number of moons
The force of gravitational attraction between the Sun and Jupiter could be increased by reducing which of the following?
The mass of the Sun and Jupiter
The distance between the Sun and Jupiter
The speed of rotation of Jupiter
The amount of radiation put out by the Sun
The gravitational attraction between two objects would increase if both masses are -
increased, and the distance between them is increased.
increased, and the distance between them is decreasead.
decreased, and the distance between them is decreased.
decreased, and the distance between them is increased.
Why do planets orbit the Sun?
The Sun is the only celestial object that has a gravitational pull.
The Sun's chemical composition makes it attract planets.
Only celestial bodies that emit light, like the Sun, can be at the center of an orbit.
The Sun is the most massive object in our solar system, so it exerts the greatest gravitational pull.
If the distance between Mercury and the Sun were increased, what could be done to maintain the same gravitational force of attraction between Mercury and the Sun?
Decrease the masses of Mercury and the Sun
Decrease Mercury's speed of orbit around the Sun
Increase the masses of Mercury and the Sun
Increase Mercury's speed of orbit around the Sun
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.
Look at the table provided. In which example is the gravitational force of attraction between the two objects the greatest?
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Which of the following would have the smallest gravitational attraction between the two masses?
The orbital paths of objects in our solar system are the result of which of the following?
The shape of the bodies and their chemical compositions.
The balance between the motion of the bodies and gravitational forces.
The relative age of the bodies and their chemical compositions.
The frictional forces acting on the bodies when they hit space debris.
The gravitational attraction between two objects is reduced most when -
the masses are increased, and the distance between them is increased.
the masses are increased, and the distance between them is decreased.
the masses are decreased, and the distance between them is decreased.
the masses are decreased, and the distance between them is increased.
Which of the following would have the greatest gravitational attraction between the two masses?
If Neptune's mass was reduced, which of the following could be done to maintain the same force of gravitational attraction between Neptune and the Sun?
Increase the distance between Neptune and the Sun
Decrease the distance between Neptune and the Sun
Increase the amount of energy the Sun puts out
Decrease the speed of rotation of Neptune
The path that planets take as they orbit the center of the solar system is a result of the interaction of what two things?
The forward motion of the planet and gravitational pull of the Sun.
The mass of the planet and the composition of its atmosphere.
The magnetic field generated by the planet and friction with the air.
The age of the solar system and the radioactive decay of elements.
The table provides information on the masses and distances of pairs of objects. In which example is the gravitational force of attraction between the two objects the smallest?
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
REVIEW Q: Which two regions of Earth in the illustration are experiencing winter?
Northern and Southern Hemispheres at position A
Northern Hemisphere at position A and Southern Hemisphere at position B
Northern and Southern Hemispheres at position B
Northern Hemisphere at position B and Southern Hemisphere at position A
REVIEW Q: A student observed the lunar cycle and recorded some observations in the table below. The shaded area of each sketch represents the dark area of the Moon. Which lunar phase did the student likely observe on day 1?
REVIEW Q: How many points of Earth, as indicated by the arrows, will be experiencing high tides?
1
2
3
4
REVIEW Q: What causes Earth to experience day and night?
The spinning of Earth on its axis
The orbit of Earth around the Sun
The orbit of the Moon around Earth
The tilt of Earth on its axis
