Review for Science Test: Chapter 8

  1.      The different shapes that the Moon seems to have as it orbits Earth are called _________. (phases)

2.      The Sun, nine planets, and their moons make up the ________. (solar system)

3.      A star pattern that makes a picture is a _________. (constellation)

4.      The name we give to a large object that orbits around the Sun is a _________. (planet)

5.      The ball of rock that orbits Earth is the ________. (Moon)

6.      The large holes in the Moon made by space rocks are __________. (craters)

7.      A hot ball of light that appears tiny in the night sky is a ________. (star)

8.      The Moon's surface is made of mountains, smooth areas, and _____. (craters)

9.      How many planets are in the Solar System? (9)

10.    What is the brightest object in the night sky? (Moon)

11.    About how long does it take the Moon to change from a new moon to a full moon and back again? (one month)

12.    When can we see a full moon? (when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun)

  13.    How does the Moon get light? (The Sun's light bounces off it.)

14.    What tool helps scientists look at the night sky? (a telescope)

15.    What are some constellations named after? (animals)

16.    What can make a star in the sky look very bright? (Being close to Earth)

17.    Which planet takes the most time to orbit the Sun? (The planet furthest from the Sun)

18.    Which is the largest planet in our solar system? (Jupiter)

19.    Why do scientists use space probes? (To explore other planets)