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Earth In The Solar System Unit Test Review
Test Description: Students Review for the test on Earth in the Solar System
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of the following helps keep the Moon in its orbit
A
Gravity
B
Friction
C
Latitude
D
Longitude
2) In the 1500s, Nicolas Copernicus proposed a new theory on the heliocentric structure of the solar system. Which of these statements best describes this new theory?
A
Moons have circular orbits in the solar system
B
There are eight planets in the solar system
C
The Sun is at the center of the solar system
D
Earth is at the center of the solar system
3) Why does Earth have different seasons?
A
Because of the tilt of Earth on its axis as it moves around the Sun.
B
Because of the amount of light blocked by the Moon on its axis.
C
Because of the speed of Earth as it rotates on its axis.
D
Because of the distance between Earth and the Sun.
4) Which best explains why the Moon has phases?
A
The Moon's position changes in relation to the Sun and the Earth.
B
The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon as it rotates.
C
The Sun's position changes in relation to the Moon and Earth.
D
The Moon rotates along its axis.
5) Which factor makes the Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system in its ability to support life?
A
The Earth rotates in an elliptical orbit around the Sun.
B
The Earth only has one moon that orbits around it.
C
The Earth has a breathable atmosphere.
D
The Earth is exposed to rays from the Sun.
6) Which represents information that is gained as a result of space exploration?
A
Location of plates found upon Earth's surface.
B
How to use coal and natural gas as energy resources.
C
Existence of the Sun and Moon in the solar system.
D
Weather and climate patterns that occur on Earth.
7) Why are there high and low tides on Earth?
A
They are due to the magnetic force between the Earth and the Moon.
B
They are due to changes in the moon's tilt on its axis.
C
They are due to changes in the Moon's speed every month.
D
They are due to the gravitational pull between the Earth and the Moon.
8) Which contributes to Earth's ability to sustain life?
A
The atmosphere is breathable due to the unique mixture of gases.
B
The atmosphere is extremely thin due to the temperatures of the Sun.
C
The atmosphere prevents all space debris from reaching the surface due to the Ozone Layer.
D
The atmosphere allows all of the sun's radiation to enter due to Earth's distance from the Sun.
9) About how many days after the spring equinox will the fall equinox occur?
A
90 days
B
360 days
C
180 days
D
270 days
10) Which is a gaseous planet?
A
Mars
B
Earth
C
Jupiter
D
Venus
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