Earth Science SOL Unit 2.2 -Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites, Stars

Earth Science SOL Unit 2.2 -Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites, Stars

9th - 12th Grade

14 Qs

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Earth Science SOL Unit 2.2 -Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites, Stars

Earth Science SOL Unit 2.2 -Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites, Stars

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

NGSS
HS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, HS-ESS1-3

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Tola Ogundipe

Used 1+ times

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What happens to comets as they approach the Sun?

They freeze and turn liquid nitrogen.

They heat up and release gas and dust.

They shrink and release hydrogen.

They become invisible.

Answer explanation

As comets approach the Sun, they heat up due to solar radiation, causing their ices to vaporize and release gas and dust. This process forms a glowing coma and tail, making them visible in the night sky.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the glowing head of a comet called?

Nucleus

Coma

Core

Halo

Answer explanation

The glowing head of a comet is called the coma. It is a cloud of gas and dust that surrounds the nucleus when the comet approaches the Sun, causing it to glow due to solar radiation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a comet?

Vesta

Comet Halley

Sirius

Orion

Answer explanation

Comet Halley is a well-known comet that orbits the Sun approximately every 76 years. In contrast, Vesta is an asteroid, Sirius is a star, and Orion is a constellation, making Comet Halley the correct example of a comet.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What are meteors commonly known as?

Shooting stars

Falling rocks

Comet tails

Dust trails

Answer explanation

Meteors are commonly referred to as "shooting stars" because they create a bright streak of light in the sky when they burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.

5.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Meteor showers are caused by (a)  

the collisions between planets

the Earth passing through trails of deb

the Explosions on the Sun

the gravitational pull of the Moon

Answer explanation

Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through trails of debris left by comets or asteroids. As these tiny particles enter the Earth's atmosphere, they burn up, creating bright streaks of light in the sky.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What controls the evolution, lifespan, and fate of a star?

Its color

Its mass

Its distance from Earth

Its speed

Answer explanation

A star's mass is the primary factor that determines its evolution, lifespan, and ultimate fate. More massive stars burn hotter and faster, leading to shorter lifespans, while less massive stars can live for billions of years.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What happens to meteors as they enter Earth's atmosphere?

They freeze.

They burn up.

They grow larger.

They become invisible.

Answer explanation

As meteors enter Earth's atmosphere, they encounter friction with air molecules, causing them to heat up and burn. This process results in the bright streaks of light we see, known as meteors or shooting stars.

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