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1) Which of these choices states Newton’s law of universal gravitation?
A
Gravitational force increases as the mass of an object increases or as the distance between two o
B
The square of a planet’s orbital period is proportional to the cube of the planet’s mean distance
C
The orbit of a planet or other body around the sun is an ellipse, and the sun is one focus of the
D
As a planet moves around its orbit, the planet covers equal areas in an equal amount of time.
2) 24. Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System. The figure below shows part of the planet’s surface and atmosphere.Why is Venus so hot?
A
The atmosphere of Venus allows the sun’s rays to go back into space to absorb more energy from th
B
The surface of Venus absorbs energy from the sun.
C
The atmosphere of Venus reflects heat back down to the surface of the planet.
D
The rotation of Venus affects how the sun’s rays enter its atmosphere.
3) Which of these phrases describes a meteoroid?
A
small, rocky body that reaches Earth’s surface
B
small, rocky body that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere
C
small, rocky body that travels through space
D
small, icy body that orbits the sun
4) During which two phases of the moon do neap tides take place?
A
new moon, full moon
B
first quarter moon, third quarter moon
C
third quarter moon, full moon
D
new moon, first quarter moon
5) 21.Galaxies are large groups of millions, billions, or even trillions of stars. What keeps the stars in a galaxy from moving away from each other?
A
Gravity
B
Composition
C
Density
D
Temperature
6) Why is the timing of tides predictable?
A
because the moon’s path is predictable
B
because winds are predictable
C
because ocean water density is predictable
D
because the sun’s movements are predictable
7) Which phrase describes the heliocentric model of the solar system?
A
sun-centered
B
planet-centered
C
Earth-centered
D
moon-centered
8) 11. Scientists have determined that the sun will continue to consume hydrogen collected in its core for another five billion years or so. After the hydrogen is consumed, what will
A
oxygen
B
magnesium
C
helium
D
nitrogen
9) During which two phases of the moon do spring tides take place?
A
new moon, first quarter moon
B
first quarter moon, third quarter moon
C
third quarter moon, full moon
D
new moon, full moon
10) 7. One of the elements found on Mars is iron. Which feature of Mars is a result of iron combining with oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars?
A
the planet’s polar ice
B
the planet’s red color
C
the reactivation of the planet’s volcanoes
D
the planet’s breathable air
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