Astronomy Test
The Solar System, part 2	...to the Astronomy Class Syllabus
Directions: Answer the test questions  below. This test is worth 3 points + bonus question of one point	Remember: You must pass with 80% to receive credit for this section.
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Test - The Solar System, Part 2

 

 Spell Check!  Proof read!  Typing errors are unacceptable!

 

Answer in complete sentences, unless a word or two really will do.

 

Copy these questions (between the lines below), Paste into MS Word,  [Click to see how.] type your answers In Bold or Italics, USE the SPELLCHECKER AND GRAMMAR CHECKER, and then SAVE TO YOUR "U" DRIVE FOLDER  or any other storage media that will assure it is safe! At school or at home, print this and turn it in for grading.

 

If you are not at school and wish to turn this in as soon as you et to school, print this Word document and bring it to class.

 

You will probably need to search the web for some of these answers.

 

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Astronomy Solar System Test Part 2                      Name__________________________Date_______

 

Answer the following questions.  Answer in complete sentences, but answer succinctly.

Remember: You must pass with 80% to receive credit for this section.

This test is worth 3 points + bonus question of one point

Questions

11.  What is the name given to the Earth's orbital plane?

12.  Where will you find Olympus Mons, and what is it?

13.  List, in order, the phases of the Moon, starting with New.

14.  During which phase of the Moon does a Solar eclipse occur?
 

15.  What is the name of the largest moon in the Solar System? 
Which planet does it orbit?

16.  What is the name of the second largest moon in the solar system?  Which planet does it orbit?

17.  The Venusian clouds are made primarily of what?

18.  How many planets can be seen without the aid of a telescope or binoculars (assuming they're in the night sky)?

19.  Where is most of the mass of the Solar System to be found?

20.  Which planet and its moon are closest in size to one another?  (This moon is about half the size of its planet)

Extra Credit (1 point):  Give five major differences between the properties of the Jovian planets and those of the Terrestrial planets. Make a simple T-table, on your paper or using Word (which you may then print), with "Terrestrial" for one column and "Jovian" for the other.  Place opposing traits in the rows, such as "rocky" vs. "gaseous."

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