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WorksheetsUnit 3 Earth and Space Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
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1.
What is made up of a star, planets and other bodies that revolve around it?
a)
Universe
b)
Solar System
c)
Galaxy
d)
Space
2.
A __________________ is a large round body that revolves around a star in a clear orbit.
a)
planet
b)
moon
c)
sun
d)
asteroid
3.
The unit of measure scientists use to measure distances in our solar system is called?
a)
kilometers
b)
light years
c)
days
d)
astronomical unit
4.
To turn like a top means to
a)
revolve
b)
spin
c)
rotate
d)
twirl
5.
The force that pulls objects toward each other is called
a)
friction
b)
gravity
c)
repel
d)
orbit
6.
The path an object takes around another object in space.
a)
gravity
b)
axis
c)
revolution
d)
orbit
7.
Earth rotates around an imaginary line called an ________________.
a)
orbit
b)
pole
c)
axis
d)
gravity
8.
Earth ________________ or travels around the sun.
a)
revolves
b)
rotates
c)
spins
d)
turns
9.
The changes in the appearance of the moon's shape are known as ________________
a)
moon reflections
b)
moon phases
c)
moon light
d)
moon rotations
10.
A _____________ is an object that moves around another larger object in space.
a)
reflection
b)
comet
c)
crater
d)
satellite
11.
A __________moon appears to be getting bigger from one night to the next.
a)
full
b)
waxing
c)
new
d)
waning
12.
A __________moon appears to be getting smaller from one night to the next.
a)
full
b)
waxing
c)
new
d)
waning
13.
A _________ is a huge ball of hot, glowing gas that produces its own heat and light.
a)
galaxy
b)
planet
c)
star
d)
moon
14.
The Earth's orbit, with its consistent tilt affects what?
a)
seasons
b)
day and night
c)
moon phases
d)
planets
15.
The Earth is divided into halves called _____________
a)
hemispheres
b)
seasons
c)
moon phases
d)
planets
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