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Question (31)

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Sirius is not considered a member of the Solar System because it is

(A) A moon
(B) A planet
(C) A distant star
(D) A comet

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Sirius is a star outside the Solar System.

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Question (32)

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Our Solar System is a part of the

(A) Orion Constellation
(B) Milky Way Galaxy
(C) Andromeda Galaxy
(D) Solar Nebula

Correct Answer: B

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The Solar System lies within the Milky Way Galaxy.

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Question (33)

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Which statement correctly defines a galaxy?

(A) A group of planets only
(B) A collection of stars and other celestial objects
(C) A large asteroid belt
(D) A single bright star

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Galaxies contain stars, gas, dust and other celestial objects.

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Question (34)

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If a student travels outward from Earth, which planet will be encountered first?

(A) Venus
(B) Mercury
(C) Mars
(D) Jupiter

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Mars is the next planet beyond Earth.

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Question (35)

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Which planet is located exactly between Mercury and Earth?

(A) Mars
(B) Venus
(C) Jupiter
(D) Saturn

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Venus lies between Mercury and Earth.

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Question (36)

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A student lists planets in increasing distance from the Sun. Which planet should appear immediately before Neptune?

(A) Saturn
(B) Jupiter
(C) Uranus
(D) Mars

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Uranus comes just before Neptune.

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Question (37)

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Which of the following sequences is correct in increasing distance from the Sun?

(A) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
(B) Earth, Venus, Mercury, Mars
(C) Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars
(D) Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

This is the correct order of the first four planets.

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Question (38)

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If Earth completes one revolution in about one year, approximately how many revolutions will Earth complete in 5 years?

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 10

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

One revolution per year gives 5 revolutions in 5 years.

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Question (39)

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A student claims that Pluto is the ninth planet of the Solar System. According to the chapter, this statement is

(A) Correct
(B) Incorrect because only eight planets are recognized
(C) Correct only during summer
(D) Correct only in India

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Pluto is not counted among the eight planets.

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Question (40)

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A space educator asks students to identify the largest structure among the following that contains our Solar System. Which is the correct answer?

(A) Moon
(B) Sun
(C) Milky Way Galaxy
(D) Asteroid Belt

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Solar System is part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

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Question (31)

Sirius is not considered a member of the Solar System because it is

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Question (32)

Our Solar System is a part of the

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Question (33)

Which statement correctly defines a galaxy?

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Question (34)

If a student travels outward from Earth, which planet will be encountered first?

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Question (35)

Which planet is located exactly between Mercury and Earth?

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Question (36)

A student lists planets in increasing distance from the Sun. Which planet should appear immediately before Neptune?

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Question (37)

Which of the following sequences is correct in increasing distance from the Sun?

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Question (38)

If Earth completes one revolution in about one year, approximately how many revolutions will Earth complete in 5 years?

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Question (39)

A student claims that Pluto is the ninth planet of the Solar System. According to the chapter, this statement is

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Question (40)

A space educator asks students to identify the largest structure among the following that contains our Solar System. Which is the correct answer?

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