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Movements In Space Part 2
Test Description: How do objects move in space?
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) During which event is Earth's axis tilted either farthest away from or closest to the sun?
A
solstice
B
perihelion
C
aphelion
D
equinox
2) The International Space Station is an example of
A
a tidally locked satellite
B
an artificial satellite
C
a natural satellite
D
a lunar satellite
3) Which term describes any object that revolves around a larger object in space?
A
moon
B
asteroid
C
satellite
D
planet
4) At which position in Earth's orbit is Earth farthest from the sun?
A
aphelion
B
equinox
C
perihelion
D
solstice
5) A student argues that the International Space Station is not a satellite because it is human-made. Is the student correct?
A
Yes. The International Space Station is not a satellite.
B
No. The International Space Station exerts a gravitational pull on Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
C
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
D
No. The International Space Station is located outside Earth's atmosphere; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
6) During which event do the hours of daylight on Earth equal the hours of night?
A
equinox
B
aphelion
C
perihelion
D
solstice
7) Planet A, planet B, and planet C all have equal masses. Planet A is located between planets B and C, but planet B is twice as far away from planet A as planet C is. Which planet exerts the greater gravitational pull on planet A?
A
Any of the above could be true; the answer depends whether planet A is tilted toward planet B or planet C.
B
planet C
C
Both planets exert the same gravitational pull on planet A.
D
planet B
8) Which of the following is the primary cause of tides on Earth?
A
Earth's position between Venus, which is more massive, and Mars, which is less massive
B
Earth's rotation on its axis
C
Earth's revolution around the sun
D
the moon's revolution around Earth
9) A student argues that because Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, all of Earth experiences winter at aphelion. Is the student correct?
A
No. Earth is closest to the sun at aphelion. Therefore, all of Earth experiences summer at aphelion.
B
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
C
No. Earth is closest to the sun at aphelion. In addition, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
D
Yes. All of Earth experiences winter at aphelion.
10) Which of the following space objects is a satellite?
A
both the moon and the International Space Station
B
the moon only
C
the International Space Station only
D
neither the moon nor the International Space Station
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