Mid Term Practice Level 2

When the Big Bang Theory was first proposed, many scientists did not accept it because they did not believe there was enough evidence. Which of the following is considered to be evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory?

• The universe appears to be shrinking.

• The universe appears to be getting bigger

• The planets seem to move in elliptical orbits.

• The planets seem to move backward in their orbits.

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This person developed the heliocentric theory and was considered the founder of modern astronomy.

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

• Ptolemy

• Galileo

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The model below shows Ptolemy’s model of thinking. Which one is this?

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

• Planetary

• None of these

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Which diagram represents the relationship between the Earth, universe, and galaxy?

• Universe > Earth > Galaxy

• Galaxies > Earth > Universe

• Universe > Galaxies > Earth

Consuming excessive sugary snacks is harmful to children's health. This is an example of

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Fact

What is a Scientific Theory?

• an explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can be repeatedly tested and verified

• a statement based on repeated experiments or observations that describe some aspect of the natural world

• something a scientist thinks

• All the above

Which 2 factors keep the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• inertia

• magnetism

• gravity

• solar energy

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Spacecraft traveling to Jupiter from Earth would MOST likely navigate through or around which natural obstacle?

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Asteroid belt

• Comet’s tail

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Which data table has the characteristics of the objects listed correctly?

• Meteor, Comet, Asteroid

• Comet, Asteroid, Meteor

• Asteroid, Meteor, Comet

What force causes the planets to orbit the sun rather than drift off into space?

• momentum

• gravity

• magnetism

• heat from the Sun

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