Gravity in Our Solar System

Gravity in Our Solar System

6th Grade

25 Qs

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Gravity in Our Solar System

Gravity in Our Solar System

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS.MS-PS2-4, NGSS.MS-ESS1-2, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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According to the law of universal gravitation, any two objects are attracted to each other. The strength of the gravitational force depends on the masses of the objects and their distance from each other. Many stars have planets around them. If there were no gravity attracting a planet to its star, the planet's motion would carry it away from the star. However, when this motion is balanced by the gravitational attraction to the star, the planet orbits the star. Two solar systems each have a planet the same distance from the star. The planets have the same mass, but Planet A orbits a more massive star than Planet B. Which of the following statements is true about the planets?

Planet A orbits its star faster than Planet B.

Planet A has a longer year than Planet B.

Planet B is more attracted to its star than Planet A.

Planet B will keep orbiting its star longer than Planet A

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does the Sun gravitationally dominate all other objects in the Solar System?

The Sun is by far the brightest object in the Solar System.

The Sun is by far the most massive object in the Solar System.

The Sun moves at a greater speed than any of the other objects in the Solar System.

The Sun is the closest object to planet Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Gravity keeps

the planet Mars in orbit around the Sun.

moons in orbit around the planet Saturn.

the Moon in orbit around Earth.

all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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A scientist observes and records data for the force of gravity between the Sun and a few different-sized planets. The different-sized planets are placed at the same distance from the Sun. Based on the above scenario, which graph best represents the gravity between the different-sized planets and the Sun?

Z

Y

X

W

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary force that governs the motion of planets in the Solar System?

Electromagnetic force

Gravity

Nuclear force

Friction

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements about gravity in the Solar System is true?

Gravity only affects the planets.

Gravity is stronger on smaller planets.

Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.

Gravity does not affect asteroids.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Develop a model to describe the role of gravity in the motion of planets within the Solar System. Include the Sun and at least two planets in your model.

A model showing planets moving in straight lines away from the Sun.

A model showing planets orbiting the Sun in elliptical paths due to gravitational pull.

A model showing planets stationary in space.

A model showing planets moving randomly in space.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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