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Other Objects in the Solar System — Unit test Answers

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3

Which list correctly orders the outer planets from least to greatest distance from the Sun?

A
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
B
Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
C
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
D
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter
4

Which type of star will become a black hole when it dies?

A
a protostar
B
a supergiant
C
a white dwarf
D
a red dwarf
6

About how old is the Sun?

A
1.2 billion years
B
4.6 billion years
C
6.4 billion years
D
8.2 billion years
8

Which characteristic do Mercury and Mars share?

A
many moons
B
rocky surfaces
C
thick atmospheres
D
moderate temperature fluctuations
9

Which is the final event that occurs when a star is forming?

T
The outer layer of the star expands.
G
Gravity pulls gas and dust together.
A
A black hole forms as the core collapses.
N
Nuclear fusion begins under high pressure.
10

What was discovered in 1965 and is believed to be leftover thermal energy from the big bang?

A
red shift
B
the Eagle Nebula
C
the Doppler effect
D
background radiation
11

Lori attended a lecture about the Sun, and the presenter had placed this image on the wall. Which layer of the Sun could this image be referring to?

Question illustration
A
the convection zone, because it shows how energy moves in a convection current
B
the radiation zone, because it shows how energy is transferred through radiation
C
the core, because it shows how the Sun creates energy through the process of nuclear fusion
D
the chromosphere, because it shows how energy is emitted by the atmosphere of the Sun
12

Solar winds have an influence all the way to about 160 AU from the Sun. About how many kilometers is that?

A
24,000,000,000 km
B
48,000,000,000 km
C
240,000,000,000 km
D
480,000,000,000 km
17

Consider the differences between anaerobic and aerobic exercises. Is one of these exercises more important than the other in an exercise program? Support your answer with examples.

Answer:

Both types of exercises are important for a person's health. Anaerobic exercises build muscle mass and strength, which is important in maintaining good health. Aerobic exercise build endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

18

Why are there two high tides a day about 12 hours apart from each other?

E
Earth revolves around the Sun once during that time.
E
Earth rotates entirely on its axis once during that time.
T
The moon revolves around Earth once during that time.
T
The moon’s orbit is in line with Earth’s orbit twice a day.
19

How can the principle of overload be applied to a sport, such as tennis or basketball?

Answer:

The principle of overload can be applied to tennis or basketball by performing particular movements more frequently than normal. This can include taking multiple jumpshots of a similar type, focusing on overhand swings, or ensuring that you sprint down the court instead of walk or jog.

20

Which remains the same as the distance of an object from Earth changes?

A
size of the force
B
strength of gravity
C
mass of the object
D
weight of the object

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