Unit 4 Review

Which of the following statements describes one limitation of geocentric and heliocentric models of our solar system?

• Both models include the Sun.

• Both models include the Earth with one revolving moon.

• Both models represent multiple stars within our solar system.

• Both models include a central astronomical body with other astronomical bodies revolving around it.

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Which planet has the highest average temperature?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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What is the main component of Venus's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which planet is 1 AU from the Sun?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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What is the average temperature on Mars?

• 15 °C

• -65 °C

• -110 °C

• -140 °C

What is the distance from the Sun to Saturn in AU?

• 0.4 AU

• 1.5 AU

• 5.2 AU

• 9.6 AU

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Which of the following points on the diagram represents summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is the revolution period of Mars in Earth years?

• 1.88 Earth years

• 11.9 Earth years

• 164.8 Earth years

• 365 days

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Which planet has a thick atmosphere mostly composed of nitrogen and oxygen?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

During a solar eclipse, what occurs?

• The moon casts its shadow on Earth and a new moon occurs.

• The sun casts its shadow on the moon and a full moon occurs.

• The Earth casts its shadow on the moon and a new moon occurs.

• The moon casts its shadow on Earth and a full moon occurs.

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