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Outer Space Objects

Quiz by Kelly Clough

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26 questions
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  • Q1
    Force that keeps the planets in motion around the Sun
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    gravity
    magnetic field
    30s
  • Q2
    Helps to shield Earth's surface from harmful solar radiation
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    magnetic field
    gravity
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  • Q3
    The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on the surface waters of Earth cause...
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    seasons
    rotation
    tides
    phases of the moon
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  • Q4
    Cosmic snowballs of frozen gases and dust that orbit the Sun are called...
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    asteroids
    comets
    meteorites
    meteoroids
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  • Q5
    One complete revolution of the Earth takes about...
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    one day or 24 hours
    one month or 29 days
    one year or 365 days
    30s
  • Q6
    A lunar eclipse occurs when the...
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    Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and blocks the Sun
    Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow
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  • Q7
    A solar eclipse occurs when the...
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    Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and blocks the Sun
    Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow
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  • Q8
    The moon revolves around Earth about once every...
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    one year or 365 days
    one day or 24 hours
    one month or 29 days
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  • Q9
    A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface is called a...
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    comet
    meteorite
    meteor
    asteroid
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  • Q10
    Earth's rotation on its axis causes...
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    day and night
    seasons
    tides
    phases of the moon
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  • Q11
    Rocky worlds revolving around the Sun that are too small to be planets are called a...
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    meteorite
    asteroid
    meteor
    comet
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  • Q12
    Earth's atmosphere and liquid water make it...
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    difficult to live here
    a haven for life
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  • Q13
    What is caused by the moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun?
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    day and night
    tides
    phases of the moon
    seasons
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  • Q14
    Scientific evidence indicates that Earth is about...
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    4.5 million years old
    4.5 billion years old
    4,500 years old
    450 years old
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  • Q15
    The tilt of Earth on its axis causes our...
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    seasons
    tides
    day and night
    gravity
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