Solar System Test Review

What is the name of our galaxy? (This galaxy includes our sun, and the 8 planets)

• The Milky Way

• the Universe

• Space

• Our Solar System

Why does the moon appear to be shining?

• It reflects light from Earth.

• It reflects light from the moon.

• It reflects light from the sun.

• It reflects light from other planets.

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What is our evidence that the Earth rotates on its axis?

• seasons

• night/day

• light

• gravity

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What is also called a gas giant?

• stars

• inner planets

• asteroids

• outer planets

What types of energy does the sun give off?

• light and wind

• heat and light

• light and electrical

• mechanical and heat

What force comes from the sun that holds the earth and other planetary objects in orbit with it because it is so tremendous?

• friction

• gravity

• solar energy

• pull

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What object in space is the source of most of the energy on the Earth?

• Venus

• Asteroids

• Comets

• the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Why does the Sun appear to us as the biggest star in our galaxy?

• It is the biggest star in our galaxy.

• It is the closest star to our planet.

• It is the brightest star to our planet.

• It is the farthest star in our galaxy.

The Sun is an average sized star.

• True

• False

What do the outer planets have in common?

• They are all similar to Earth.

• They are all made of rock.

• They are all made of rock and ice.

• They all have gaseous surfaces.