Sci6 ST4 Q4
Sci6 ST4 Q4
_____6. Which of these describes the distance of the planets from the Sun?
A. changing
B. different
C. freeze
D. similar
_____7. Which of these is the fifth planet from the Sun?
A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn
_____8. Which of these affects the surface temperature of planets?
A. period of rotation
B. size of the planets
C. color of the planets
D. distance from the Sun
_____9. What gives Neptune its bluish color?
A. The absorption of light by methane in the atmosphere
B. The absorption of red light by methane in Neptune’s atmosphere
C. The absorption of yellow light by methane in Neptune’s atmosphere
D. The absorption of blue light by methane in Neptune’s atmosphere
_____10. Why is Venus’s surface temperature so high?
A. Carbon dioxide in Venus’ atmosphere traps energy which causes temperature near the surface to remain
high.
B. Carbon in Venus’ atmosphere traps energy which causes temperature near the surface to remain high.
C. Methane in Venus’ atmosphere traps energy which causes temperature near the surface to remain high.
D. Oxygen in Venus’ atmosphere traps energy which causes temperature near the surface to remain high.
III. Identify what planet is being described. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
IV. Study the table. Choose the letter of the best answer.
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