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Science Final Exam
Last Science Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which two gases make up most of the outer planets? | Hydrogen and Helium |
| Which solar system object is the largest? | The Sun |
| What keeps the planets in order around the Sun? | Sun's gravitational pull |
| Describe the Greenhouse effect. | A planet's atmosphere trapping solar energy inside it. |
| What gives Mars its reddish color? | Iron oxide and rust around its surface |
| Facts about dwarf planets. | 1. They rotate around the Sun. 2. They form a sphere. |
| What causes extremely high temperatures on the Surface of Venus? | The greenhouse effect |
| Which inner planet is the hottest? | Venus |
| Where can the asteroid belt be found? | Between Mars and Jupiter |
| How is Earth different from other planets? | It has large bodies of water on its surface. |
| What makes terrestrial planets similar? | Rocky |
| What is an AU? | Average distance from Earth to the Sun. |
| Do all planets have a moon? | No |
| List the terrestrial planets. (Hint: MVEM) | Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars |
| Does Mercury have an atmosphere? | No |
| What is a bright streak of light in Earth's Atmosphere? | Meteor |
| Describe an asteroid. | Rocky, tough, rough, hard |
| What is a small rocky particle that moves through space? | Metroid |
| Describe the asteroid belt. | Rocky small objects |