Science Test Solar System 1-26-18

Michael was reading an article on "Junk in Space". In the article and object was described as being a dirty ice ball, sometimes having a burning tail, and it has an elliptical obit. What object in our Solar System is the article referring to? A. A planet B. A star C. An asteroid D. A comet

D. A comet

The Milky Way is our home galaxy. Which of the following are the main components of a galaxy? A. Orbits, cores and eclipses B. Gravity, sedimentary rocks and water C. Ice, meteoroids and minerals D. Gas, dust, stars and objects orbiting stars.

D. Gas, dust, stars and objects orbiting stars.

A teacher has a model of the Solar System in his classroom. The janitor knocked it over and has to put it back together. She makes one mistake. Which order is correct? A. Mercury Earth Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune B. Mercury Venus Mars Earth Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune C. Earth Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune D. Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune

D. Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune

Willie and his family are outside viewing the night sky. The night is dark and thousands of stars are visible. Willie's little sister asks him, "What is a star?" What is the BEST answer Willie could give his sister? A. Stars are small glowing particles trapped in the Earth's Atmosphere. B. Stars are distand planets that reflect the light of the Sun. C. Stars are rocky asteroids that orbit the Sun. D. Stars are large balls of burning gasses.

D. Stars are large balls of burning gasses.

Felipe and Stephanie are spending the evening observing stars together. They can see thousands of stars in the dark night sky. Stars outside of the solar system are most similar to which of the following? A. An asteroid B. The moon C. Earth D. The Sun

D. The sun

The four planets in the solar system closest to the Sun are all small and rocky. What is true about the four outer planets? A. They are large and covered in volcanoes. B. They are small and made of ice. C. They are also rocky and small. D. They are large and made of gasses.

D. They are large and made of gasses.

During the day, only one star is visible from Earth: The sun. At night, we can see thousands of stars. Most of the stars that are visible at night are located in which of the following? A. In the same galaxy as the Sun B. In a different constellation than the Sun C. In a different universe than the Sun D. In the same solar system as the Sun

A. In the same galaxy as the Sun

Mrs. Typer left some candles burning. After a while, the heat from the candles made the wax begin to drip. Which describes the change tht happened to the wax? A. Physical change from a solid to a liquid B. Chemical change from a solid to a gas C. Physical change from a solid to a gas D. Chemical change from a solid to a liquid

A. Physical change from a solid to a liquid

Duane left his bicycle outside in the rain for several days. He notices some spots on the bicycle's iron frame have changed color from silvery-gray to reddish-orange. These spots are also rough to the touch. The rest of the frame is smooth. Which statement BEST describes what happened? A. The water chemically reacted with the iron to form a new compound called rust. B. The water coated the iron and cooled to form a reddish-orange solution called rust. C. The water eroded the outer layer of the iron to expose the rust underneath. D. The water cooled the iron, which caused it to become rust.

A. The water chemically reacted with the iron to form a new compound called rust.

How are Jupiter and Mars similar? A. They both have an atmosphere. B. Both planets have a rocky surface. C. Jupiter and Mars both have many moons. D. Mars and Jupiter are both gas giants.

A. They both have an atmosphere.

Which statement is NOT true? A. The inner planets have a shorter year than the outer planets. B. Neptune has a shorter year than Mercury. C. Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun. D. Satrun has multiple moons.

B. Neptune has a shorter year than Mercury.

What astronomical body is located closest to Earth? A. The Sun B. The Moon C. Venus D. Mars

B. The Moon

Which of the following is located between Mars and Jupiter? A. Saturn B. The asteroid belt C. Mercury D. The North Star

B. The asteroid belt

Which of the following statements is not true? A. The inner planets have less moons than the outer planets. B. The outer planets are gas planets and the inner planets have a solid surface. C. All planets in our Solar System have moons. D. All the planets in our Solar System revolve around the Sun.

C. All planets in our Solar System have moons.

During a visit to an observatory, Brian observed the moon, Venus, the Sun and the star Sirius. Which of these objects are outside our Solar System? A. Venus B. Sun C. Sirius D. Moon

C. Sirius

Allen wants to learn more about our home galaxy by searching the Internet. What is the name of the galaxy that Allen puts into the search box? A. The Solar System B. The Universe C. The Milky Way D. Andromeda

C. The Milky Way

The eight planets in our solar system are different in many ways. what is one thing that all planets in our solar system have in common? A. They all have oceans of liquid water. B. They are all the same size. C. They all orbit the Sun. D. They are all the same terperatures.

C. They all orbit the Sun.