Unit 8: Space (TEKS 6.11ABC)
Quiz by Mandy Gajeski
Grade 6
Science (2010)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Why does every object in our Solar System orbit around the Sun?It has the strongest magnetismIt has the strongest gravityIt provides heat and lightIt is the smallest object in our solar system30s
- Q2What is the force that governs the motion of our solar system?distancemagnetismelectricitygravity30s
- Q3Which space exploration device orbits around other objects and helps with TV and radio signals?space shuttlessatellitesroversspace stations30s
- Q4I am a rocky space object located on a belt between Mars and Jupiter. Who am I?meteoroidcometasteroidmoon30s
- Q5I am made of ice, rock, gas, and dust. Sometimes I am called a "space snowball". I am located on the Kuiper belt. Who am I?cometplanetasteroidmeteoroid30s
- Q6What does the Sun have in common with the outer planets?They have the weakest gravityThey are made of rockThey are made of gasThey provide heat and light30s
- Q7I am a "natural satellite" that orbits around a planet. Earth has only one, but Jupiter has over 60! Who am I?asteroidsmeteoroidsmoonscomets30s
- Q8Which of the following is true about the inner planets?they are made of rockthey have many ringsthey are farthest from the Sunthey are made of gas30s
- Q9What two factors affect gravitational attraction?distance and timemass and distancemass and volumesize and mass30s
- Q10Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the _____________________.cometsinner planetsouter planetsSuns30s
- Q11An astronaut wants to stay in space for months at a time. Where will he stay?space shuttlerocketprobespace station30s
- Q12This is any space exploration device that explores space without people; a rocket and a telescope is an example of this.rocketspace shuttleprobespace station30s
- Q13A space exploration device that allows distant objects to appear closer; example: The James Webb or the Hubblerovertelescopespace shuttlesatellite30s
- Q14A space exploration device that lands on the surface of a planet; ex: Marssatelliterovertelescoperocket30s
- Q15A space object made of rock and metal.. changes names based on location; can turn into a shooting starinner planetasteroidmeteoroidcomet30s