Earth and Our Solar System Review

What is a planet's movement around the sun called?

• Rotation

• Perigee

• Revolution

• Apogee

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What shapes do planets orbiting the Sun make?

• Round

• Triangular

• Irregular

• Elliptical

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What kind of planets are Mars, Venus, Mercury, and Earth?

• Outer Planets

• Terrestrial Planets

• Asteroids

• Dwarf Planets

Where are asteroids found in the solar system?

• With the Inner Planets

• The Kuiper Belt

• With the Outer Planets

• Asteroid Belt

How long does it take for the moon to make a full revolution?

• 24 hours

• 20 days

• 27 days

• 30 days

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What can you find in the Kuiper Belt?

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Dwarf Planets

• Both Comets and Dwarf Planets

What is is called when Earth has the longest amount of sunlight hours?

• Autumnal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is another word for a Satellite?

• Moon

• Comet

• Planet

• Asteroid

How many days does it take for the Earth to make a full rotation?

• 1 Day

• 27 Days

• 280 Days

• 365 Days

What is it called when the Earth receives the shortest amount of sunlight hours?

• Summer Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

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