TEST: The Solar System

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Alissa and Jake are looking at the night sky. They notice that some planets seem brighter than stars. Jake says this is because the planets are bigger than stars. Alissa disagrees. Which statement best explains why Alissa is correct?

The planets seem brighter because they are closer to Earth.

The planets seem brighter because they are younger than stars.

The planets seem brighter because they have moons that reflect light.

The planets seem brighter because they produce more light than stars.

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The two images below are both of Jupiter in the night sky. Picture A was taken with a camera and Picture B was taken with a telescope.
What question could be answered about Jupiter using Picture B that you could not answer with Picture A?

What shape is Jupiter?

Who discovered Jupiter?

What is the appearance of Jupiter?

How far away is Jupiter?

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Which space instruments could be used to bring back samples to Earth? Choose 2.

rover

manned rocket

telescope

probe

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Cal is comparing stars and planets. He says that stars and planets are the same size because when he looks up in the night sky, they both look like points of light that are all small dots. Is Cal correct or incorrect?

Cal is correct. Stars and planets are both REALLY big, but really far away, so they look small to us here on Earth.

Cal is correct. Stars and planets are lined up in the night sky the same distance away, and they all are the same size.

Call is incorrect. Planets are smaller than stars, but they are closer to Earth than stars. Stars look like they are the same size because they are a lot further away.

Planets are really small, but really far away, so you can never see them in the sky at night. Stars are really big, but really close so you can see them every night in the sky.

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Which of these causes some stars to appear larger than others when seen from Earth? (Choose 2)

They are more colorful than other stars

They are closer to Earth than other stars

They are bigger than other stars

They are farther from Earth than other stars

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A scientist finds a new object in space and believes she has found a new planet. Other scientists observe the object and believe that it is actually a star. Which statement gives the best possible reason the other scientists believe that the object is a star?

It is smaller than Jupiter.

It orbits another object.

It is rock like in appearance.

It produces light.

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Part A - Larissa is making a model of the solar system for a school project, and she has balloons and rocks to use. What might she be using the balloons and rocks for?

She will use the balloons for the outer planets and the rocks for the Sun.

She will use the balloons for the asteroids and the rocks for the inner planets.

She will use the balloons for the outer planets and the rocks for the inner planets.

She will use the balloons for the asteroid belt and the rocks for the comets and meteors

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Gemma was looking at a model of the solar system. Below are four of her statements about the solar system model that she looked at. With which statement about the solar system model do you disagree?

The inner planets and outer planets should be in a straight, diagonal line.

The inner planets should be smaller than the outer planets.

The asteroid belt should separate the inner and outer planets.

The planets should orbit on a path around the Sun.

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Use the chart to answer the question below.
A student, Marco, said that Arcturus would appear brighter to Earth. Choose one statement below that would support his claim.

Arcturus is larger than Polux.

Arcturus is smaller than Polux.

Arcturus is closer to the Earth.

Arcturus is farther away from Earth.

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Some students are comparing stars and planets and are presenting their information to the class. Which statement should the students use to correctly compare stars and planets?

Stars orbit the Sun, while planets orbit Earth.

Planets orbit the Sun, while stars orbit Earth.

Stars make their own light, while planets reflect light.

Planets make their own light, while stars reflect light.

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Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part A - What is one strength of the model?

The color of the planets is shown.

The planets are in the correct order starting from the Sun.

The planets are the correct sizes.

The planets are the correct distances from the Sun

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Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part B - What is one limitation (not true) of the model?

The planets are not in the correct order.

The physical appearance of the planets is not shown.

The sizes of the planets are not correct.

The planets are not in the correct order starting from the Sun.

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Why does the Sun appear to be so bright compared to other stars?

It is farther from Earth than the other stars.

It is brighter than other stars.

It is closer to Earth than the other stars.

It is older than other stars.

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Using the chart below, which statement must be true about Star A

Star A must be farther from Earth than Star

Star A must be closer to Earth than Star B.

Star A must be older than Star B.

Star A must be younger than Star B.

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What are the four outer planets and what are they MADE OF?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune: MADE OF GAS

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune: MADE OF ROCK

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars:MADE OF GAS

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars:MADE OF ROCK

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What are the four inner planets and what are they MADE OF?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune: MADE OF GAS

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune: MADE OF ROCK

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars:MADE OF GAS

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars:MADE OF ROCK

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Look at the solar system model below. List two strengths and at least one limitation of the model (ASIDE FROM THE COLORING).

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TEST: The Solar System

Alissa and Jake are looking at the night sky. They notice that some planets seem brighter than stars. Jake says this is because the planets are bigger than stars. Alissa disagrees. Which statement best explains why Alissa is correct?

The two images below are both of Jupiter in the night sky. Picture A was taken with a camera and Picture B was taken with a telescope.
What question could be answered about Jupiter using Picture B that you could not answer with Picture A?

Which space instruments could be used to bring back samples to Earth? Choose 2.

Cal is comparing stars and planets. He says that stars and planets are the same size because when he looks up in the night sky, they both look like points of light that are all small dots. Is Cal correct or incorrect?

Which of these causes some stars to appear larger than others when seen from Earth? (Choose 2)

A scientist finds a new object in space and believes she has found a new planet. Other scientists observe the object and believe that it is actually a star. Which statement gives the best possible reason the other scientists believe that the object is a star?

Part A - Larissa is making a model of the solar system for a school project, and she has balloons and rocks to use. What might she be using the balloons and rocks for?

Gemma was looking at a model of the solar system. Below are four of her statements about the solar system model that she looked at. With which statement about the solar system model do you disagree?

Use the chart to answer the question below.
A student, Marco, said that Arcturus would appear brighter to Earth. Choose one statement below that would support his claim.

Some students are comparing stars and planets and are presenting their information to the class. Which statement should the students use to correctly compare stars and planets?

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part A - What is one strength of the model?

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part B - What is one limitation (not true) of the model?

Why does the Sun appear to be so bright compared to other stars?

Using the chart below, which statement must be true about Star A

What are the four outer planets and what are they MADE OF?

What are the four inner planets and what are they MADE OF?

Look at the solar system model below. List two strengths and at least one limitation of the model (ASIDE FROM THE COLORING).

BONUS: Which is your favorite planet and why?

Alissa and Jake are looking at the night sky. They notice that some planets seem brighter than stars. Jake says this is because the planets are bigger than stars. Alissa disagrees. Which statement best explains why Alissa is correct?

The two images below are both of Jupiter in the night sky. Picture A was taken with a camera and Picture B was taken with a telescope.
What question could be answered about Jupiter using Picture B that you could not answer with Picture A?

Which space instruments could be used to bring back samples to Earth? Choose 2.

Cal is comparing stars and planets. He says that stars and planets are the same size because when he looks up in the night sky, they both look like points of light that are all small dots. Is Cal correct or incorrect?

Which of these causes some stars to appear larger than others when seen from Earth? (Choose 2)

A scientist finds a new object in space and believes she has found a new planet. Other scientists observe the object and believe that it is actually a star. Which statement gives the best possible reason the other scientists believe that the object is a star?

Part A - Larissa is making a model of the solar system for a school project, and she has balloons and rocks to use. What might she be using the balloons and rocks for?

Gemma was looking at a model of the solar system. Below are four of her statements about the solar system model that she looked at. With which statement about the solar system model do you disagree?

Use the chart to answer the question below.
A student, Marco, said that Arcturus would appear brighter to Earth. Choose one statement below that would support his claim.

Some students are comparing stars and planets and are presenting their information to the class. Which statement should the students use to correctly compare stars and planets?

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part A - What is one strength of the model?

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part B - What is one limitation (not true) of the model?

Why does the Sun appear to be so bright compared to other stars?

Using the chart below, which statement must be true about Star A

What are the four outer planets and what are they MADE OF?

What are the four inner planets and what are they MADE OF?

Look at the solar system model below. List two strengths and at least one limitation of the model (ASIDE FROM THE COLORING).

BONUS: Which is your favorite planet and why?

TEST: The Solar System

TEST: The Solar System

Alissa and Jake are looking at the night sky. They notice that some planets seem brighter than stars. Jake says this is because the planets are bigger than stars. Alissa disagrees. Which statement best explains why Alissa is correct?

The two images below are both of Jupiter in the night sky. Picture A was taken with a camera and Picture B was taken with a telescope.What question could be answered about Jupiter using Picture B that you could not answer with Picture A?

Which space instruments could be used to bring back samples to Earth? Choose 2.

Cal is comparing stars and planets. He says that stars and planets are the same size because when he looks up in the night sky, they both look like points of light that are all small dots. Is Cal correct or incorrect?

Which of these causes some stars to appear larger than others when seen from Earth? (Choose 2)

A scientist finds a new object in space and believes she has found a new planet. Other scientists observe the object and believe that it is actually a star. Which statement gives the best possible reason the other scientists believe that the object is a star?

Part A - Larissa is making a model of the solar system for a school project, and she has balloons and rocks to use. What might she be using the balloons and rocks for?

Gemma was looking at a model of the solar system. Below are four of her statements about the solar system model that she looked at. With which statement about the solar system model do you disagree?

Use the chart to answer the question below.A student, Marco, said that Arcturus would appear brighter to Earth. Choose one statement below that would support his claim.

Some students are comparing stars and planets and are presenting their information to the class. Which statement should the students use to correctly compare stars and planets?

Look at this model of the solar system below.Part A - What is one strength of the model?

Look at this model of the solar system below.Part B - What is one limitation (not true) of the model?

Why does the Sun appear to be so bright compared to other stars?

Using the chart below, which statement must be true about Star A

What are the four outer planets and what are they MADE OF?

What are the four inner planets and what are they MADE OF?

Look at the solar system model below. List two strengths and at least one limitation of the model (ASIDE FROM THE COLORING).

BONUS: Which is your favorite planet and why?

Alissa and Jake are looking at the night sky. They notice that some planets seem brighter than stars. Jake says this is because the planets are bigger than stars. Alissa disagrees. Which statement best explains why Alissa is correct?

The two images below are both of Jupiter in the night sky. Picture A was taken with a camera and Picture B was taken with a telescope.What question could be answered about Jupiter using Picture B that you could not answer with Picture A?

Which space instruments could be used to bring back samples to Earth? Choose 2.

Cal is comparing stars and planets. He says that stars and planets are the same size because when he looks up in the night sky, they both look like points of light that are all small dots. Is Cal correct or incorrect?

Which of these causes some stars to appear larger than others when seen from Earth? (Choose 2)

A scientist finds a new object in space and believes she has found a new planet. Other scientists observe the object and believe that it is actually a star. Which statement gives the best possible reason the other scientists believe that the object is a star?

Part A - Larissa is making a model of the solar system for a school project, and she has balloons and rocks to use. What might she be using the balloons and rocks for?

Gemma was looking at a model of the solar system. Below are four of her statements about the solar system model that she looked at. With which statement about the solar system model do you disagree?

Use the chart to answer the question below.A student, Marco, said that Arcturus would appear brighter to Earth. Choose one statement below that would support his claim.

Some students are comparing stars and planets and are presenting their information to the class. Which statement should the students use to correctly compare stars and planets?

Look at this model of the solar system below.Part A - What is one strength of the model?

Look at this model of the solar system below.Part B - What is one limitation (not true) of the model?

Why does the Sun appear to be so bright compared to other stars?

Using the chart below, which statement must be true about Star A

What are the four outer planets and what are they MADE OF?

What are the four inner planets and what are they MADE OF?

Look at the solar system model below. List two strengths and at least one limitation of the model (ASIDE FROM THE COLORING).

BONUS: Which is your favorite planet and why?

The two images below are both of Jupiter in the night sky. Picture A was taken with a camera and Picture B was taken with a telescope.
What question could be answered about Jupiter using Picture B that you could not answer with Picture A?

Use the chart to answer the question below.
A student, Marco, said that Arcturus would appear brighter to Earth. Choose one statement below that would support his claim.

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part A - What is one strength of the model?

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part B - What is one limitation (not true) of the model?

The two images below are both of Jupiter in the night sky. Picture A was taken with a camera and Picture B was taken with a telescope.
What question could be answered about Jupiter using Picture B that you could not answer with Picture A?

Use the chart to answer the question below.
A student, Marco, said that Arcturus would appear brighter to Earth. Choose one statement below that would support his claim.

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part A - What is one strength of the model?

Look at this model of the solar system below.
Part B - What is one limitation (not true) of the model?