Big Idea 5 Review

What does a galaxy consist of?

• gas, dust, and stars

• planets only

• dust and stars

• dust and stars

What is the name of our home galaxy?

• Three Musketeers

• Inner Planets

• Outer Planets

• Milky Way

Why can't we see stars that are much larger than the Sun?

• we are farther away from the Sun

• we are closer to the Sun

• the Sun is larger

• the Sun is brighter

What is a characteristic of inner planets?

• farther from the Sun

• longer years

• made of rock and metal

• farther from each other

How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?

• one year

• one month

• one day

• one week

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What is a characteristic of an outer planet?

• closer distance to the Sun

• gaseous atmosphere

• hotter temperature

• shorter years

Which object in space is made of rock and metal that revolves around a star?

• planet

• moon

• asteroid

• comet

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What do ALL planets have in common? Select all that apply.

• rotates on axis

• round shaped

• revolves around a star

• has rings

• thick atmosphere

How long does Earth to rotate on its axis?

• one day

• one year

• one month

• one week

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What happens during a New moon phase?

• the moon is between the Sun and Earth while appearing dark

• Earth is between the Sun and the moon while appearing bright

• when the left side of the moon is lit

• when the right side of the moon is lit

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