Cumulative Science Review

A group of astronomers are studying objects that are very distant from our solar system. They are trying to decide if a new device is useful for their research. Which question would most help them decide if the device is useful for their research?

• Does the device use more electricity than other devices?

• Is the device larger than other devices?

• Can the device gather data from farther away than other devices?

• Does this device take longer to build than other devices?

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Two stars that are the same size might appear to be different sizes when we observe them. Which statement best explains why that is?

• One star is being blocked by the clouds.

• One of the stars is colder than the other.

• One of the stars in older than the others.

• One star is farther from Earth than the other.

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A radio telescope can detect radio waves from stars. Because it does not depend on visible light, it can be used during the day when the Sun is shining. Why is this an advantage over other telescopes? A radio telescope _______

• usually costs more to build and repair

• is more useful in colder climates than other telescopes.

• can be used for a longer time each day.

• is not able to see planets, only stars.

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Which of the following is true about BOTH the planets and the stars we see in the night sky?

• They are several light years away.

• They appear to move through the sky.

• They can only be seen because they reflect light.

• They twinkle when viewed at night.

Many stars are much larger than the Sun. However, the Sun appears to be larger than all other stars because it is ______

• the oldest star in the galaxy.

• the closest of all the stars we see.

• much colder than the other stars.

• the only one with planets around it.

The four largest moons of Jupiter were first seen in the early 1600s. Which of the following made this possible?

• The United States launched a space shuttle.

• Jupiter moved closer to Earth.

• Galileo invented the first telescope.

• Jupiter's moons decreased in size.

Over the years, how did scientists make new discoveries about objects that are far away from Earth?

• Stood on rooftops

• Tested Earth's soil

• Read books

• Built larger telescopes

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The United States has landed a device on Mars. Using this device, which question can now be answered that could not be answered before?

• What shape and color is Mars?

• How far away is Mars?

• What is the soil like on Mars?

• Does Mars have any moons?

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Which of the following is true about the stars we see?

• They are all the same.

• Most are only visible at night.

• There are about 30 visible stars.

• They are all the same distance.

Which of the following correctly describes one difference between planets and stars?

• Stars are larger than the planets that orbit them.

• Planets can make their own light, while stars cannot.

• Stars are different sizes, while planets are all the same.

• Planets are always made of pure gase, while stars are solid.