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8La Gathering evidence
By Katie Bruce
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Who was one of the first scientists to suggest that the planets revolve around the sun?
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Explain how scientists theorized the structure of the solar system.
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Name the two types of planets primarily categorized in our solar system.
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Describe how the position of the moon in relation to Earth and the sun leads to its different phases.
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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of its phases?
What method do scientists primarily use to gather information about the universe?
Telescope observations
Direct travel
Telepathy
Guessing
Which of the following lists the rocky planets in the correct order from the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury
Venus, Mercury, Mars, Earth
Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury
Gas giants are the planets closest to the sun.
True
False
What causes the different phases of the moon?
Earth's shadow
Sun's position
Moon's distance
Tidal forces
Which of the following are characteristics of gas planets? (Select all that apply)
Made mostly of gases
Hydrogen and helium
Have solid surfaces
Have many moons
The moon goes through phases due to its position relative to Earth and the sun.
True
False
Which planet is the largest gas giant in our solar system?
Saturn
Jupiter
Neptune
Uranus
What shape does the moon exhibit in its 'waxing' phase?
Full
Crescent
Gibbous
Half
Which of the following are considered rocky planets? (Select all that apply)
Mercury
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
There are only eight planets in our solar system.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a method scientists use to learn about the universe?
Telescopes
Space Probes
Time Machines
Satellites
Which method do scientists primarily use to learn about the universe?
A) Observations and experiments
B) Reading ancient texts
C) Keeping secrets
D) Asking the stars