Science Ch. 11 Test The Solar System

The sun is a ____.A ___ is a glowing ball of burning gases.  

• star

• satellite

• planet

• sun

A_____ is a huge collection of stars, gases, and dust.

• galaxy

• planet

• star

The Big Dipper changes position in the sky with the seasons. (T/F)

• True

• False

All the stars seen in the night sky are beyond the ___ ____.

• solar system

• the earth

What do telescopes do for us?

• make things appear closer and more visible

• nothing

• help us find direction

• make sound waves

How does the North Star help us?  

• we can know S, W, and E as well
• we will stay lost
• it is part of the Big Dipper
• none of the above

T/F It is dangerous to travel in space.

• true

• false

T/F The sun revolves around the earth.

• true

• false

T/F The moon has phases.

• true

• false

T/F. The earth rotates once a week.

• true

• false