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6.11A: Celestial Objects
Earth and Space
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If a planet has a revolution of 2.0 Earth years, what can you
assume about its orbital path?
A
It takes the planet twice as long to orbit the Sun as
Earth.
B
The planet makes one full spin on its axis once every
two years.
C
The planet’s orbital path will be elliptical in shape.
D
The planet’s orbital path is half the distance of Earth’s
orbital path.
What celestial body is the center of our solar system, around
which every object orbits?
A
Earth
B
The Sun
C
Jupiter
D
Either Earth or the Sun, depending on the year
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Earth and Space
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Look at the picture of the astronaut on a moon.
Upon which moon of the solar system have humans landed?
A
Europa
B
Callisto
C
Ganymede
D
Earth’s moon
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Earth and Space
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Look at the picture of our solar system.
If a planet is described as rocky, terrestrial, and close to the
Sun, which answer choice could correctly identify the planet?
A
Jupiter
B
Neptune
C
Mars
D
Saturn
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How often does Earth complete a full rotation?
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About once every 365 days
B
About once every 24 hours
C
About once a season, every 3-4 months
D
Earth does not rotate at a predictable rate.
Look at the picture of the space station. Astronauts on the
space station are always on the lookout for danger.
What is one celestial object that could harm the space
station?
A
A moon
B
A planet
C
A comet
D
A meteor
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Earth and Space
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When planning to send a spaceship to Mars, the engineers at
NASA are able to program an unmanned rocket to travel to
the planet. What is one characteristic of planets that allows
the scientists to do this?
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No moons
B
Predictable orbit
C
Rocky terrain
D
Titled axis
Look at the picture provided.
What celestial body does the picture represent?
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Comet
B
Asteroid
C
Moon
D
Meteor
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Earth and Space
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A student is sorting cards with pictures of celestial objects.
In what group should the student place the Sun?
A
Gas giants
B
Planets
C
Stars
D
Comets
A student noted that when talking about satellites, the items
orbiting a planet can be natural or manmade. What are the
four largest natural satellites of Jupiter?
A
The Galilean series rockets
B
The Galilean moons
C
The Galilean asteroids
D
The Galilean meteors
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