4th SW Warm Up 2

1.

Why does it take Neptune nearly 165 years to revolve

around the sun and Earth's revolution is only 365

days? (think about it.... see p.69 & 70)

Neptune rotates fast, so therefore it revolves

around the sun slowly.

Neptune is a gas giant and Earth is a

terrestrial planet

 Neptune is much farther away from the sun

and has a much larger orbit.

None of the above

2.

What do all the planets in our solar system have in

common?

they all have the same mass (how much matter)

they all have the same shape

they all have the same atmosphere (gasses etc)

they are all made of the same materials or

composition.

3.

Although Earth is the largest of the inner terrestrial

planets, which other planet is similar in size?

(look on p. 69 & 70)

Mars

Jupiter

Mercury

Venus

4.

The spinning of a planet, moon, or sun around (on)

its axis is called:  (look in journal)

rotation

revolution

twirling

spinnaker

5.

One orbit of an object around another object in space

like Earth orbiting the sun is called:

revolution

rotation

any of the above. The terms are interchangeable.

orbitation

6.

Which planet has the greatest number of known

moons? (look at journal p.70)

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

Jupiter

7.

Which outer planet (gas giant) is famous for it's rings?

Saturn

Venus

Jupiter

Mars

8.

A space probe is used to carry equipment and gather

data in places or situations that a crew, or humans

cannot go.  Which of the following would be the BEST

use of a space probe?

Neptune

On a space station

Mount Everest

In the ocean

Οι μαθητές που έκαναν αυτή την δοκιμασία είδαν επίσης :

Δημιουργήθηκε με That Quiz — η παραγωγή δοκιμασιών στα μαθηματικά με στοιχεία για άλλες θεματικές ενότητες.