Module 2 Our Solar System Review

When the sun gets darker and is blocked it is called ___________.

• lunar eclipse
• solar eclipse
• solar flare
• sunspot

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the moon gets darker and is blocked it is called ___________.

• solar eclipse
• moon shadow
• lunar eclipse
• lunar phase

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Which of the following planets has the largest orbital radius compared to the others?

• Mercury
• Saturn

• Mars
• Venus

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Which of the following planets has the lowest average orbital speed compared to the others?

• Earth

• Mars
• Jupiter

• Pluto

Which of the following is a part of both geocentric model and heliocentric model?

• Earth is the center of the solar system

• Astronomical bodies move in a straight line

• The moon is the center of the solar system

• Astronomical bodies move in an orbital path

Why are all planets almost spherical in shape?

• Because of their rotation
• Because of their high density
• Because of their magnetic field
• Due to the force of gravity

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Assume both planets have the same mass. Which one would revolve at a slower speed?

• The planet that has a larger mass.

• The planet that has a smaller mass.
• The planet that is closer to the center of the solar system.

• The planet that is farther from the solar system.

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Which of the following is a part of the heliocentric model?

• Moon phases happen rarely

• Mars is the center of the solar system

• Sun is the center of the solar system

• Earth is the center of the solar system

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following is a part of the geocentric model?

• Earth is the center of the solar system

• Jupiter only has 1 moon

• The Moon has its own moon

• The Sun revolves around itself

Which of the following planets has the highest average orbital speed compared to the others?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars