Topic 4 Test Part 1-Earth, Moon and Sun Systems

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

• Planets are made of gas, while stars are made of rock

• Planets are much larger than stars

• Planets emit light, while stars reflect light

• Planets have a circular orbit, while stars have an elliptical orbit

What is the difference between a meteoroid and a comet?

• Meteoroids are made of ice, while comets are made of rock

• Meteoroids burn up in Earth's atmosphere, while comets develop a glowing tail

• Meteoroids are larger than comets

• Meteoroids have a circular orbit, while comets have an elliptical orbit

What is a constellation?

• A pattern or group of stars that people imagine represents a figure, animal, or object

• A streak of light produced by a meteoroid

• A cold mixture of dust and ice

• A body that orbits a planet

What is the difference between a meteor and a satellite?

• Meteors burn up in Earth's atmosphere, while satellites orbit a planet

• Meteors have a circular orbit, while satellites have an elliptical orbit

• Meteors are larger than satellites

• Meteors are made of ice, while satellites are made of rock

Why do we need two different star charts for finding constellations in the summer and the winter?

• Because the constellations change position in the sky over time

• Because the Earth's rotation changes the position of the stars

• Because the Earth's orbit around the Sun changes our view of the stars

• Because the Sun's bright light blocks our view of the stars during the day

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Which of the following accurately models the apparent motion of celestial objects?

• A stationary object in the sky

• A straight line

• An elliptical orbit

• A circular orbit

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What is a satellite?

• A giant ball of superheated gas

• A streak of light produced by a meteoroid

• A cold mixture of dust and ice

• A body that orbits a planet

What causes the apparent motion of stars in the sky?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

• The Sun's orbit around Earth

What is the origin of the word 'planet'?

• It comes from a Latin word meaning 'star'

• It comes from a Sanskrit word meaning 'celestial body'

• It comes from a Greek word meaning 'wanderer'

• It comes from an Arabic word meaning 'heavenly object'

Why do we need two different star charts for finding constellations in the summer and the winter?

• Because the constellations change position in the sky over time

• Because the Sun's bright light blocks our view of the stars during the day

• Because the Earth's rotation changes the position of the stars

• Because the Earth's orbit around the Sun changes our view of the stars

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