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MATCH:
The idea that the moon, sun, and known planets orbit Earth is called
___________________, the model of the universe.
What is precession?
Circle the letter of the term that describes the point at which the moon is farthest
from Earth.
a. apogee b. aphelion c. perigee d. perihelion
A(n) __________________________eclipse occurs when the moon passes
between Earth and the sun and casts a shadow on Earth.
What is the most widely accepted theory of the moon’s origin?
Circle the letter of the statement that is true.
a. The geocentric theory is correct.
b. The geocentric theory is flawed and was immediately rejected.
c. The geocentric theory is flawed but was accepted for thousands of years.
d. The geocentric theory is accepted today.
Name four ways in which Mercury is similar to the moon and two
ways in which it is different.
Similar:
Different:
What is unique about Uranus’s axis of rotation?
Where are most asteroids found?
One piece of evidence that there was once water on Mars is that some areas have
drainage patterns similar to those made by_________________________on Earth.
Identify the features labeled A and B in
the figure.
A___________________
B___________________
Circle the letter of Saturn’s most
prominent feature.
a. moon system b. ring system
c. giant storm d. liquid oceans
Circle the letter of the answer that
correctly describes Jupiter’s mass.
a. 800 times as massive as the sun
b. the same mass as the sun
c. 2 1/2 times greater than the mass of
all of the other planets and moons
combined
d. the same mass as all of the other planets and moons combined
_________are pieces of rocky and metallic materials held together by frozen gases.
One of Jupiter’s moons,______________, is one of only three volcanically active
bodies in the solar system.
A(n)___________________________ , or display of frequent meteor sightings, can
result when Earth encounters a swarm of meteoroids.
Circle the letter of the substance that most likely makes up Neptune’s upper cloud
layer. a. water droplets b. ice crystals c. frozen carbon dioxide d. frozen methane
Describe Pluto’s structure.
When do comets develop tails?