Review Check 5- Earth In The Solar System Question Preview (ID: 35930)

a) To allow space to be studied continually

b) to prevent electromagnetic radiation from reaching Earth

c) to create a defense system against invaders from other planets

d) to escape the stress and pressures of everyday life on Earth

a) Many of our modern conveniences like microwaves and handheld calculators were were found during our trips to the Sun

b) Many of our modern conveniences like microwaves and handheld calculators were originally found during our trips to the Moon

c) Many of our modern conveniences like microwaves and handheld calculators were fond when we landed on Mars

d) Many of our modern conveniences were originally made for use in the space program.

a) Earth is the only planet that has a greenhouse effect

b) Earth has a moon which helps it to stay in orbit whereas no other planets have a moon

c) liquid water, a breatheable atmosphere, and a suitable amount of sunshine

d) Earth is the only planet that has water

a) because of the Sun's gravitational pull

b) Because of the Sun's emission of electromagnetic waves

c) Because of the Sun's emission of heat

d) Because each planet has adopted a calendar that determines its journey around the Sun

a) it emits electromagnetic waves which hold all objects in orbit

b) It exerts a gravitational pull that holds all objects in orbit.

c) it emits heat which holds all objects in orbit

d) It pushes all planets further away from itself so that they can stay in orbit.

a) in perfect circles around the Sun

b) in a straight line right through the Sun

c) in elliptical orbits around the Sun

d) The planets of the solar system remain stationery, not moving at all.

a) by observing the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon

b) by observing the distance between the Earth, Sun, and Moon

c) by measuring the intensity of sunlight

d) by the presence of comets passing through the solar system

a) The Sun and Moon often collide which creates an eruption that causes the tides.

b) The Sun and Moon shine light on the water causing the tides to move

c) Both the Sun and the Moon send out sound waves that travel through space and move the tides

d) The Sun and Moon both exert a gravitational pull that influences the tides.

a) The Earth and Moon stay in one place at all times

b) The Moon's period of rotation is the exact same as its period of revolution

c) The moon neither revolves nor rotates.

d) Earth neither revolves or rotates

a) The number of hours of daylight

b) the intensity of sunlight

c) Both the number of hours of daylight and the intensity of sunlight

d) Neither the number of hours of delight nor the intensity of sunlight

a) so we learn more about the uniqueness of Sun and its place in our solar system and the universe

b) so we could learn more about the uniqueness of Earth and its place in our solar system and universe

c) so we could learn more about the uniqueness of the asteroid belt and its place in our solar system and universe

d) so we could learn more about the uniqueness of Pluto and its place in our solar system and universe

a) it helped us to understand how The Sun itself is also a planet not too different from Earth

b) it helped us to understand how the Moon's light provides energy to all living things on Earth

c) it has furthered our understanding of the structure and evolution of the universe through studying exotic environments

d) it has furthered our understanding of the structure and evolution of the universe through studying ordinary environments