NYSSLS 8R Astronomy Unit Test Review

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Why do scientists use scale to study the Solar System?

Back

The solar system is too large to study without using scale.

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What is our Solar System primarily composed of?

Back

Has 8 planets, but is mostly empty space.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours.

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What do all inner (Terrestrial) planets have in common?

Back

They are rocky.

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What is the term for all matter and space that exists?

Back

Universe.

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What are the inner planets of the Solar System?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What are the outer planets of the Solar System?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Back

Jupiter.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

Back

Hydrogen.

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What is a galaxy?

Back

A system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.