Chapter 17 Study Questions The Great Red Spot refers to Rocks on mars The rings on Saturn A giant storm on Jupiter The giant red star Betelgeuse The Great Red Spot refers to Rocks on mars ID: 751314
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The Solar System and Beyond
Chapter 17 | Study QuestionsSlide2
The Great Red Spot refers to:
Rocks on mars
The rings on Saturn
A giant storm on Jupiter
The giant red star, BetelgeuseSlide3
The Great Red Spot refers to:
Rocks on mars
The rings on Saturn
A giant storm on Jupiter
The giant red star, BetelgeuseSlide4
Which statement is true?
Earth spins on its axis
The moon spins on its axis
Both Earth and the Moon revolve around the Sun
The Sun spins on its axisSlide5
Which statement is true?
Earth spins on its axis
The moon spins on its axis
Both Earth and the Moon revolve around the Sun
The Sun spins on its axisSlide6
Earth is part of the _______.
Oort
Cloud
Milky Way
Kuiper Belt
None of the aboveSlide7
Earth is part of the _______.
Oort
Cloud
Milky Way
Kuiper Belt
None of the aboveSlide8
All the galaxies and their stars are call a ________.
Universe
Light year
Super galaxy
constellationSlide9
All the galaxies and their stars are call a ________.
Universe
Light year
Super galaxy
constellationSlide10
A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky is a super giant.
True
FalseSlide11
A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky is a super giant.
True
FalseSlide12
The imaginary line around which Earth rotates is called the equator.
True
FalseSlide13
The imaginary line around which Earth rotates is called the equator.
True
FalseSlide14
The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called ______.
Galaxy
Universe
Solar system
constellationSlide15
The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called ______.
Galaxy
Universe
Solar system
constellationSlide16
After a(n) _____ occurs, for a few days it might shine more brightly than a whole galaxy.
Supernova
Black hole
Constellation
cometSlide17
After a(n) _____ occurs, for a few days it might shine more brightly than a whole galaxy.
Supernova
Black hole
Constellation
cometSlide18
The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called _______.
Galaxy
Universe
Solar system
constellationSlide19
The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called _______.
Galaxy
Universe
Solar system
constellationSlide20
The most common form of galaxy is _____.
Milky way
Elliptical
Spiral
IrregularSlide21
The most common form of galaxy is _____.
Milky way
Elliptical
Spiral
IrregularSlide22
Groups of stars that form patterns in our sky are ______.
Comets
Constellations
Galaxies
meteoritesSlide23
Groups of stars that form patterns in our sky are ______.
Comets
Constellations
Galaxies
meteoritesSlide24
How many galaxies could be in the universe?
50 billion
10 billion
10 thousand
100 billionSlide25
How many galaxies could be in the universe?
50 billion
10 billion
10 thousand
100 billionSlide26
The color of a star is a clue to its ________.
Temperature
Orbit
Size
smellSlide27
The color of a star is a clue to its ________.
Temperature
Orbit
Size
smellSlide28
The Sun is the center of the ______.
Solar system
Milky way
Constellation
Ursa
Major
Constellation
Ursa
MinorSlide29
The Sun is the center of the ______.
Solar system
Milky way
Constellation
Ursa
Major
Constellation
Ursa
MinorSlide30
Which of these statements about the Sun is true?
The sun is a star
The sun is a galaxy
The sun is a planet
The sun is the solar systemSlide31
Which of these statements about the Sun is true?
The sun is a star
The sun is a galaxy
The sun is a planet
The sun is the solar systemSlide32
Which of the following would be a false statement about apparent motion?
The sun moves across the sky because of its rotation
As a merry-go-round moves clockwise, the objects outside it moves counterclockwise
As you travel in a car, the trees move by you going in the opposite direction
The sun moves across the sky because of the rotation of the EarthSlide33
Which of the following would be a false statement about apparent motion?
The sun moves across the sky because of its rotation
As a merry-go-round moves clockwise, the objects outside it moves counterclockwise
As you travel in a car, the trees move by you going in the opposite direction
The sun moves across the sky because of the rotation of the EarthSlide34
The ______ separates the inner and outer planets.
Milky Way Galaxy
Asteroid Belt
Gaspar
SupernovaSlide35
The ______ separates the inner and outer planets.
Milky Way Galaxy
Asteroid Belt
Gaspar
SupernovaSlide36
Which of the these statements about Mars is false?
Mars has two small moons
Mars is often called the Red Planet
Mars looks red because its surface contains iron oxide, known as rust
Mars is known for its dazzling rings and moon who atmosphere seems to be much like that of Earth long ago. Slide37
Which of the these statements about Mars is false?
Mars has two small moons
Mars is often called the Red Planet
Mars looks red because its surface contains iron oxide, known as rust
Mars is known for its dazzling rings and moon who atmosphere seems to be much like that of Earth long ago. Slide38
A large body of frozen ice and rock that travels toward the center of the solar system is a ___________.
Meterorite
Comet
Constellation
galaxySlide39
A large body of frozen ice and rock that travels toward the center of the solar system is a ___________.
Meterorite
Comet
Constellation
galaxySlide40
Which planet has an atmosphere of thick clouds that trap solar energy and can get as hot as 470 degrees Celsius?
Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Venus Slide41
Which planet has an atmosphere of thick clouds that trap solar energy and can get as hot as 470 degrees Celsius?
Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Venus Slide42
________ is often called the red planet.
Mars
Venus
Saturn
EarthSlide43
________ is often called the red planet.
Mars
Venus
Saturn
EarthSlide44
Which of the following takes the least amount of time?
Earth rotates once
Earth revolves once
The moon revolves once
They all take the same amount of timeSlide45
Which of the following takes the least amount of time?
Earth rotates once
Earth revolves once
The moon revolves once
They all take the same amount of timeSlide46
Give an example of a planet that supports life.
Mars
Venus
Saturn
EarthSlide47
Give an example of a planet that supports life.
Mars
Venus
Saturn
EarthSlide48
The outer planets are often called ______.
Super galaxies
Supernovas
Gas giants
The universeSlide49
The outer planets are often called ______.
Super galaxies
Supernovas
Gas giants
The universeSlide50
The inner planets are mostly __________.
Made of helium and methane
Made of hydrogen & oxygen
Solid and made of minerals
Made of a mixture of gasesSlide51
The inner planets are mostly __________.
Made of helium and methane
Made of hydrogen & oxygen
Solid and made of minerals
Made of a mixture of gasesSlide52
Our _______ is made up of nine planets and numerous other objects that orbit the sun.
Orbit
Solar system
Constellations
cometsSlide53
Our _______ is made up of nine planets and numerous other objects that orbit the sun.
Orbit
Solar system
Constellations
cometsSlide54
A ________ is equal to 150 million km and used to measure long distances.
Astronomical unit
Mile
Light year
inchSlide55
A ________ is equal to 150 million km and used to measure long distances.
Astronomical unit
Mile
Light year
inchSlide56
What happens during a LUNAR eclipse?
The sun gets between the Earth and the Moon
The Moon gets between the Sun and the Earth
The galaxies collide
The Earth gets between the sun and the moonSlide57
What happens during a LUNAR eclipse?
The sun gets between the Earth and the Moon
The Moon gets between the Sun and the Earth
The galaxies collide
The Earth gets between the sun and the moonSlide58
During a SOLAR eclipse, the ______ moves between the Sun and Earth.
Planets
Moon
Galaxies
starsSlide59
During a SOLAR eclipse, the ______ moves between the Sun and Earth.
Planets
Moon
Galaxies
starsSlide60
Give an example of a waning moon.
Phases are growing bigger
Phases are growing smaller
A full moon
A new moonSlide61
Give an example of a waning moon.
Phases are growing bigger
Phases are growing smaller
A full moon
A new moonSlide62
Give an example of a waxing moon.
Phases are growing bigger
Phases are growing smaller
A full moon
A new moonSlide63
Give an example of a waxing moon.
Phases are growing bigger
Phases are growing smaller
A full moon
A new moonSlide64
How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?
1 year
1 week
27.3 days
45 daysSlide65
How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?
1 year
1 week
27.3 days
45 daysSlide66
The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes _____.
Seasons
Day and night
Eclipses
phasesSlide67
The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes _____.
Seasons
Day and night
Eclipses
phasesSlide68
How long does it take for the Earth to revolve one time around the sun?
2 weeks
24 hours
365 days
4 daysSlide69
How long does it take for the Earth to revolve one time around the sun?
2 weeks
24 hours
365 days
4 daysSlide70
What is known as the brightest star in the sky?
Betelgeuse
Sirius
Polaris
TwinkleSlide71
What is known as the brightest star in the sky?
Betelgeuse
Sirius
Polaris
TwinkleSlide72
What is the spinning of Earth on its axis called?
Revolution
Rotations
Orbit
axisSlide73
What is the spinning of Earth on its axis called?
Revolution
Rotations
Orbit
axisSlide74
What is caused by the tilt of the Earth and the Earth’s revolution?
Eclipses
Phases
Day and night
seasonsSlide75
What is caused by the tilt of the Earth and the Earth’s revolution?
Eclipses
Phases
Day and night
seasonsSlide76
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis one time?
24
hrs
1 month
27
hrs
1 weekSlide77
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis one time?
24
hrs
1 month
27
hrs
1 weekSlide78
What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted AWAY from the Sun?
Summer
Fall
Winter
springSlide79
What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted AWAY from the Sun?
Summer
Fall
Winter
springSlide80
The movement of Earth around the Sun is called its ________.
Revolution
Rotation
Orbit
eclipseSlide81
The movement of Earth around the Sun is called its ________.
Revolution
Rotation
Orbit
eclipseSlide82
What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted TOWARD the Sun?
Winter
Summer
Spring
FallSlide83
What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted TOWARD the Sun?
Winter
Summer
Spring
FallSlide84Slide85