Earth and Space Review

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

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Name the galaxy that contains our solar system.

• Andromeda

• Triangulum

• Milky Way

• Orion

What are comets made of?

• Plastic and rubber

• Molten lava and metal

• Wood and paper

• Ice, dust, and rocky material

What is the closest star to Earth?

• Sun

• Mars

• Moon

• Jupiter

Explain the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.

• The main difference is that a solar eclipse involves the moon blocking the sun's light from reaching the Earth, while a lunar eclipse involves the Earth casting a shadow on the moon.

• A solar eclipse is only visible from certain parts of the world, while a lunar eclipse is visible from everywhere.

• A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the Earth.

• A solar eclipse happens during the day, while a lunar eclipse happens at night.

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Identify a constellation visible in the northern hemisphere.

• Orion (the Hunter)

• Ursa Major (Big Dipper)

• Pisces (the Fish)

• Leo (the Lion)

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The distance of the Earth from the sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

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Describe the structure of the sun.

• The sun is a solid mass with no distinguishable layers

• The sun is composed of only two layers: the core and the outer layer

• The sun is a flat disc with no distinct structure

• The sun is made up of three main layers: the core, the radiative zone, and the convective zone.

What is the main force that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Wind

• Electromagnetism

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Explain the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite.

• A meteor is a type of volcanic rock found on Earth's surface

• A meteorite is a type of shooting star seen in the night sky

• A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space. When it enters the Earth's atmosphere, it becomes a meteor, also known as a shooting star. If a meteor survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth, it is then called a meteorite.

• A meteoroid is a type of cloud formation in the Earth's atmosphere