Earth Science Review

Complete the table by matching the outer planet to its description. Move the answers to the correct boxes. Match the following: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter with their descriptions:

• the farthest planet from the sun.

• Saturn

• the seventh planet from the sun and is very cold

• Uranus

• the sixth planet from the sun and has thousands of rings

• Jupiter

• the fifth planet from the sun and has at least 63 moons

• Neptune

Complete the table by matching the inner planet to its description. Move the answers to the correct boxes.

• the third planet from the sun and the only one with visible life

• Mars

• the closest planet to the sun as well as the smallest

• Venus

• the second planet from the sun and is the hottest planet

• Earth

• the fourth planet from the sun and is red in appearance

• Mercury

Which of the following describes the Sun? Select TWO correct answers.

• A. center of the solar system

• B. a moon

• C. a planet

• D. a star

• E. orbits Earth

How does the Sun affect life on Earth? Select TWO correct answers.

• provides nonrenewable energy

• prevents Earth from overheating

• provides energy for life

• holds the Earth in an orbit where it can get light and heat

• decreases Vitamin D levels in mammals.

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Earth ​ (a)   around the Sun. It also (b)   around its axis.

• rotates/spins
• bounces
• orbits
• stays in place

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The picture above shows the Moon orbiting Earth. Which of the following keeps the Moon traveling in nearly the same path each time it orbits Earth?

• Meteorite impacts are pushing the Moon towards Earth.

• The gravity of Mars forces the Moon to orbit the same path.

• Solar winds bounce off the Moon to keep it in place.

• The pull of gravity between the Moon and Earth keeps it in orbit.

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What other materials does soil contain? Select TWO correct answers.

• shredded plastic

• decomposed plants

• small styrofoam

• decayed animals

• colorful glitter

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What process created this soil?

• condensation

• decomposition

• light energy

• cooling

Another student placed small rocks, grass, sand, clay, leaves, roots, bark, twigs, and dead insects into a metal can and began shaking the can for two minutes. He then removed the items and noticed the rocks were broken into smaller pieces and some of the twigs and leaves had crumbled. What process led to this?

• sunlight

• heating

• weathering

• erosion

The following diagram shows how ice can break down rocks into smaller pieces. How does this process help lead to the formation of soil?

• The rock is weathering into smaller pieces.

• The rock is eroding into smaller pieces.

• The rock is decomposing into smaller pieces.

• The rock is collecting remains of plants and animals.

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