Geocentric Model of the Solar System Quiz

A student researching solar systems finds two models that may represent our Solar System.

• Model T, Earth orbits the Sun

• Model S, stars revolve around Earth

• Model T, stars revolve around the Sun

• Model S, the planets revolve around Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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In 141 CE, the astronomer Ptolemy developed the geocentric model of the universe. What is the main difference between our current model and Ptolemy’s model?

• The current model shows Earth at the center of the universe.

• The current model shows the Sun at the center of the universe.

• The current model shows Earth at the center of the Solar System.

• The current model shows the Sun at the center of the Solar System.

The table below compares the characteristics of Earth and Jupiter. Which of the following BEST explains the difference in surface temperature between the two planets?

• Jupiter is much larger than Earth.

• Jupiter does not have an atmosphere.

• Jupiter rotates on its axis very slowly.

• Jupiter is farther away from the Sun than Earth is.

A robotic space probe malfunctions and is lost for several years. It then lands and sends the data listed here back to the Earth. Most Atmospheric Gas(es): CO2 Surface gravity: Less than the Earth Mean Distance from the Sun (AU): Greater than the Earth Where did the probe land?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Venus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The table shows data about some of the planets in the Solar System. Based on the data in the table, which of these is MOST likely true?

• Planet 1 is an outer planet, and Planet 3 is an inner planet.

• Planet 2 is an outer planet, and Planet 4 is an inner planet.

• Planet 3 is an outer planet, and Planet 2 is an inner planet.

• Planet 4 is an outer planet, and Planet 1 is an inner planet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

This diagram is a scale model of the size of four planets in the Solar System. Which statement below is true?

• All planets shown are gas giants.

• The two smallest planets are terrestrial, while the two larger planets are gas giants.

• Jupiter is the only gas giant shown; the other three are moons.

• There is not enough data.

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the characteristics of the terrestrial planets?

• small, dense, rocky surfaces

• large, planetary rings; many moons

• rocky cores; close to the sun; surface craters

• made up of hydrogen and helium; small; close to the sun

Alejandra was learning about an object in the Solar System that is made of frozen gases and solid rock. Which of these objects was she learning about?

• Comets

• Asteroids

• Meteors

• A star

The asteroid belt can be found between

• Earth and the Sun.

• Earth and the Moon.

• Neptune and Uranus.

• Mars and Jupiter.

The planets in the solar system have a wide range of temperatures. Earth’s temperatures range from about -89 °C to about 58 °C. How do the temperatures on Neptune compare to Earth’s temperatures?

• much hotter

• much colder

• slightly cooler

• slightly warmer