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Review Check 5- Earth In The Solar System
Test Description: Earth in the Solar System
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What factors of a location depend on how far north or South that location is from the Equator?
A
the intensity of sunlight
B
Both the number of hours of daylight and the intensity of sunlight
C
The number of hours of daylight
D
Neither the number of hours of delight nor the intensity of sunlight
2) Why does the same side of the moon always face Earth
A
Earth neither revolves or rotates
B
The moon neither revolves nor rotates.
C
The Moon's period of rotation is the exact same as its period of revolution
D
The Earth and Moon stay in one place at all times
3) What role do the Sun and Moon play in influencing Earth's tides?
A
The Sun and Moon shine light on the water causing the tides to move
B
The Sun and Moon both exert a gravitational pull that influences the tides.
C
The Sun and Moon often collide which creates an eruption that causes the tides.
D
Both the Sun and the Moon send out sound waves that travel through space and move the tides
4) How are eclipses predicted?
A
by observing the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon
B
by measuring the intensity of sunlight
C
by the presence of comets passing through the solar system
D
by observing the distance between the Earth, Sun, and Moon
5) How do the 8 planets of the solar system move around the Sun?
A
The planets of the solar system remain stationery, not moving at all.
B
in a straight line right through the Sun
C
in perfect circles around the Sun
D
in elliptical orbits around the Sun
6) What role does the Sun play in holding all objects in the solar system in orbit.
A
it emits electromagnetic waves which hold all objects in orbit
B
it emits heat which holds all objects in orbit
C
It pushes all planets further away from itself so that they can stay in orbit.
D
It exerts a gravitational pull that holds all objects in orbit.
7) Why do planets revolve around the Sun with known frequencies?
A
Because of the Sun's emission of electromagnetic waves
B
Because each planet has adopted a calendar that determines its journey around the Sun
C
Because of the Sun's emission of heat
D
because of the Sun's gravitational pull
8) What factors make it possible for Earth to be the only planet in the solar system that supports life?
A
Earth is the only planet that has a greenhouse effect
B
liquid water, a breatheable atmosphere, and a suitable amount of sunshine
C
Earth has a moon which helps it to stay in orbit whereas no other planets have a moon
D
Earth is the only planet that has water
9) Why was the International Space Station built?
A
To allow space to be studied continually
B
to create a defense system against invaders from other planets
C
to prevent electromagnetic radiation from reaching Earth
D
to escape the stress and pressures of everyday life on Earth
10) How did space exploration contribute to improved technological advances on Earth?
A
Many of our modern conveniences were originally made for use in the space program.
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 like microwaves and handheld calculators were were found during our trips to the Sun
11) Why was the Hubble Telescope built?
A
so we could learn more about the uniqueness of Earth and its place in our solar system and universe
B
so we could learn more about the uniqueness of Pluto 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 learn more about the uniqueness of Sun and its place in our solar system and the universe
12) How has the Chandra X-ray observatory enhanced our knowledge of the structure and evolution of our universe?
A
it helped us to understand how the Moon's light provides energy to all living things on Earth
B
it has furthered our understanding of the structure and evolution of the universe through studying exotic environments
C
it has furthered our understanding of the structure and evolution of the universe through studying ordinary environments
D
it helped us to understand how The Sun itself is also a planet not too different from Earth
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