Griffin's Earth in the Universe
Quiz by Jennifer Griffin
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- Q1A _________________________ is a machine that uses escaping gas to movespace probetelescopesatelliterocket120sEditDelete
- Q2The _________________ takes pictures of stars, planets and galaxies as it whirls around Earth at about 17,000mph.SpitzerThe HubbleChandra X-Ray Observatory120sEditDelete
- Q3What was the 1st satellite to capture images of Black Holes?SpitzerChandra X-Ray ObservatoryThe Hubble120sEditDelete
- Q4A _________________ is an instrument that is used to make distant objects appear brighter and larger.x-rayspace probesatellitetelescope120sEditDelete
- Q5The first artificial satellite launched into space was:The HubbleChandra X-Ray ObservatorySputnik 1Explorer 1120sEditDelete
- Q6The 4 inner planets all have:Liquid waterRocky SurfacesNASA space stationsAn atmosphere that contains oxygen120sEditDelete
- Q7When the lit side of the moon appears to get bigger, we say the moon is:WarmingRisingWaningWaxing120sEditDelete
- Q8Each planet moves around the sun in a path the shape of a(n):CircleSpiralEllipseEclipse120sEditDelete
- Q9Earth’s axis is tilted with respect to Earth’s orbit at an angle of:45.4 degrees28.2 degrees90 degrees23.5 degrees120sEditDelete
- Q10When the people on Earth cannot see a moon, which phase is the moon in?Full MoonNew MoonWaxing CrescentWaning Crescent120sEditDelete
- Q11Which of the following best explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky every day?The sun orbits around earthEarth rotates on its axisThe sun rotates on its axisEarth orbits around the sun120sEditDelete
- Q12The alignment of the Sun, Earth and Moon can produce shadows on the Earth or moon resulting in:Very long shadowsLunar or Solar EclipsesVernal EquinoxVery dark nights120sEditDelete
- Q13The Moon and the Sun each exert a gravitational pull on the Earth, and this pull has a major impact on the Earth’s:tsunamiscropsocean tideshurricane seasons120sEditDelete
- Q14Which is true?The Earth’s moon revolves around the EarthThe earth revolves around the moon120sEditDelete
- Q15The gravitational force of the _____________________ keeps our solar system together.SunMarsEarthMoon120sEditDelete
- Q16The yearly path of Earth around the Sun is called _________________________.RotationEllipseTiltRevolution120sEditDelete
- Q17It takes Earth 24 hours to complete a full:RevolutionTiltRotationEllipse120sEditDelete
- Q18How many days does it take Earth to revolve around the sun?2423.536529.8120sEditDelete
- Q19The main cause of the seasons is __________________________.variations in the sun's energy.Earth's axis is tilted.the changing speed of Earth's revolution.the changing distance of Earth from the sun.120sEditDelete
- Q20What is the main reason that summer is warmer than winter?Earth rotates slower around the Sun during the summer than it does the rest of the year.The tilt of Earth's axis results in more direct sunlight in the summer.Earth's magnetic field is stronger in the summer than it is the rest of the year.Earth is closer to the sun during the summer than during other seasons.120sEditDelete