Science Focus 2 - Chapter Tests - Pearson Australia Media Resources
Science Focus 2 - Chapter Tests - Pearson Australia Media Resources
Science Focus 2 - Chapter Tests - Pearson Australia Media Resources
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<strong>Science</strong> <strong>Focus</strong> 2 TEST<br />
<strong>Chapter</strong> 8: Astronomy<br />
Name: _______________________ Class: __________ Date: _______<br />
Instructions: Write answers in the right-hand column. Score: ___________ / 50 marks<br />
Section A − Multiple choice (15 marks)<br />
1 Astronomy is the study of the<br />
A Earth.<br />
B solar system.<br />
C Milky Way.<br />
D universe.<br />
2 A meteorite is<br />
A a small meteor.<br />
B a space rock that misses the Earth.<br />
C a small chunk of space rock that hits the Earth.<br />
D a piece of space junk originating from the Earth.<br />
3 Asteroids are also known as<br />
A megameteors.<br />
B minor planets.<br />
C planet killers.<br />
D dirty snowballs.<br />
4 Which type of non-planetary space rock orbits the Sun (ie is a member of the<br />
solar system)?<br />
A Asteroid.<br />
B Comet.<br />
C Meteor.<br />
D Shooting star.<br />
5 Which of the following contribute to the formation of a comet’s tails?<br />
A The Earth’s gravity.<br />
B The solar wind.<br />
C The size of the comet.<br />
D The Earth’s atmosphere.<br />
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