Unit Assessment: Universe & Solar System

Front

Why do we see different phases of the Moon from Earth?

Back

The Moon appears to reflect sunlight differently as it orbits Earth.

Front

What force is primarily responsible for keeping the planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What causes a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.

Front

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

Which of the following is the correct order of the planets from the Sun outward? Options: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

During which phase of the Moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the main reason that galaxies, such as the Milky Way, hold together?

Back

Gravity between stars and other matter

Front

Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth?

Back

The Moon rotates once for every orbit around Earth.

Front

Which of the following objects is the smallest in diameter? The Sun, Earth, The Moon, Jupiter

Back

The Moon