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Why do objects in our solar system orbit the sun?(1 point)

Responses

The sun is so massive that it has the most gravity
The sun is so massive that it has the most gravity

The sun is so bright that object are forced away
The sun is so bright that object are forced away

The sun is releasing heat and pushing objects away
The sun is releasing heat and pushing objects away

The sun is moving so quickly that other objects move around it

Supposed a person built a sandcastle of moonsand on the moon. What would that person find there a month later?(1 point)
Responses

The sandcastle would have grown larger because moon sand particles attract other moon sand particles
The sandcastle would have grown larger because moon sand particles attract other moon sand particles

The sandcastle would have grown larger by collecting more sand particles because the moon sand is blown by wind
The sandcastle would have grown larger by collecting more sand particles because the moon sand is blown by wind

The sandcastle would remain in place the same size that it was because the moon has no wind
The sandcastle would remain in place the same size that it was because the moon has no wind

The sandcastle would be much smaller because changing winds would have eroded much of the sand away
The sandcastle would be much smaller because changing winds would have eroded much of the sand away

Question 2
Identify at least TWO specific differences between the Inner and Outer Planets in our solar system. How are they different?

1.

2.

Which planet is the most similar in SIZE to Earth?

(1 point)
Responses

Venus
Venus

Neptune
Neptune

Mars
Mars

Jupiter
Jupiter

Question 2
A student creates a diagram comparing the sizes of objects in the solar system. Which two objects are often similar in size?(1 point)
Responses

Planets and Meteors
Planets and Meteors

Moons and Meteors
Moons and Meteors

Comets and Planets
Comets and Planets

Asteroids and Comets
Asteroids and Comets
Question 3

Use this scenario to answer the question -

Scientists just discovered a new planet.

The planet is in a solar system whose star is similar in size to the sun
The planet is about as far away from the star as Venius is from the sun.
The planet is similar in size to Earth
The planet has an atmosphere similar in thickness to Earth's atmosphere
The planet's atmosphere is composed almost entirely of Carbon Dioxide and Methane.

Make a hypothesis about the temperature of the planet's surface. Explain your answer using information about the planet's location and atmosphere.

Example: I think the surface temperature will be ..... compared to Earth's temperature because it is located ..... and since its atmosphere is .....

(3 points)

A student makes a chart about galaxies and mentions that the Universe consists of many galaxies such as the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way Galaxy. Which statement below is true about these two Galaxies?(1 point)
Responses

The Milky Way Galaxy is larger than the Andromeda Galaxy
The Milky Way Galaxy is larger than the Andromeda Galaxy

The Milky Way Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, and the Andromeda is not
The Milky Way Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, and the Andromeda is not

They are both moving away from each other
They are both moving away from each other

They are both exerting a strong gravitational pull on each other

Why do students and scientists construct scale models of natural phenomena like the solar system?(1 point)
Responses

To collect data from natural events
To collect data from natural events

To define new units of measurement
To define new units of measurement

To correct mistakes in nature
To correct mistakes in nature

To better observe patterns and relationships
To better observe patterns and relationships

Question
How does distance affect gravity?(1 point)
Responses

Gravity increases with decreasing distances
Gravity increases with decreasing distances

Gravity increases with increasing distance
Gravity increases with increasing distance

Gravity remains the same regardless of distance

What is being used by Scientists to organize Earth's history?(1 point)
Responses

Geologic Time Scale
Geologic Time Scale

Layers of Rock
Layers of Rock

Mass Extinctions
Mass Extinctions

Fossil Record
Fossil Record

Question 2
How long ago do Scientists believe the Solar System was formed?(1 point)
Responses

4.6 Billion Years Ago
4.6 Billion Years Ago

4.6 Million Years Ago
4.6 Million Years Ago

46,000 Years Ago
46,000 Years Ago

4,600,000 Years Ago

Please answer all the quetions

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions based on the information available:

  1. Why do objects in our solar system orbit the sun?

    • Response: The sun is so massive that it has the most gravity.

  2. Suppose a person built a sandcastle of moonsand on the moon. What would that person find there a month later?

    • Response: The sandcastle would remain in place the same size that it was because the moon has no wind.

  3. Identify at least TWO specific differences between the Inner and Outer Planets in our solar system. How are they different?

    • 1. Inner planets (terrestrial) are rocky and have solid surfaces, while outer planets (gas giants) are made mostly of gases and do not have solid surfaces.
    • 2. Inner planets are smaller and denser, whereas outer planets are larger and less dense.

  4. Which planet is the most similar in SIZE to Earth?

    • Response: Venus

  5. A student creates a diagram comparing the sizes of objects in the solar system. Which two objects are often similar in size?

    • Response: Moons and Meteors

  6. Make a hypothesis about the temperature of the planet's surface. Explain your answer using information about the planet's location and atmosphere.

    • Example: I think the surface temperature will be higher compared to Earth's temperature because it is located as far from the sun as Venus, and since its atmosphere is composed almost entirely of Carbon Dioxide and Methane, which are greenhouse gases, that can trap heat.

  7. Which statement below is true about the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy?

    • Response: They are both exerting a strong gravitational pull on each other.

  8. Why do students and scientists construct scale models of natural phenomena like the solar system?

    • Response: To better observe patterns and relationships.

  9. How does distance affect gravity?

    • Response: Gravity increases with decreasing distances.

  10. What is being used by Scientists to organize Earth's history?

    • Response: Geologic Time Scale

  11. How long ago do Scientists believe the Solar System was formed?

    • Response: 4.6 Billion Years Ago

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