Definitions
a group of stars that form a pattern
constellation
The shape of the earth's orbit is circular
False, the shape of the earth's orbit is not a perfect circle but an ellipse or a flattened circle.
The moon produces its own light.
False, the moon only reflects the light from the sun.
What is the smallest planet in the solar system?
a) Earth
b) Jupiter
C) Mercury
C) Mercury
Evolutionists believe the universe started ________.
a) with God speaking
b) with a big bang
b) with a big bang
one complete spin of an object
rotation
Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system
True
Mars is considered the Red Planet
True, the sand on the planet Mars is red in color due to all the iron on the planet.
Which planet has the most rings?
a) Saturn
b) Jupiter
c) Neptune
A) Saturn
Literal interpretation of the Scriptures teaches that the days of creation were ____.
a) 24 hours
b) 1,000 of years
c) both
a) 24 hours
One complete trip by one object around another
revolution
Gravity affects time
True.
There is most likely no other physical life in the universe
True, because the Bible does not really allow for there to be other people in need of salvation out there in space.
Why is Mercury very hot during the day and very cold at night?
a) Mercury is the closest planet to the sun
b) Mercury has a thick atmosphere to hold in the heat
c) Mercury has no atmosphere to hold the heat in
c) Mercury has no atmosphere to hold the heat in, so the planet will not stay warm when it is facing away from the sun at night.
a) gravity
b) tiny strings
c) magnetic power
a) gravity
group of billions of stars held together by gravity
galaxy
The sun is the original source of energy for the earth
False, God was the original energy for the earth as the sun wasn't made until day 4
Spiral galaxies suggest that the earth is not billions of years old.
True, the longer a spiral is spinning it will close up. Because our galaxy can still be seen in its spiral shape, it proves that it has not been spinning tight for billions of years.
The orderly movement of the solar system _______.
a) keeps the solar system stable
b) shows the order of God
c) both of the above
C) Both of the above
God's purpose for the sun, moon, and stars was ____.
a) be lights for the earth
b) be a calendar for keeping time
c) both
c) both
one object moving betweeen the sun and another object.
eclipse
Our solar system is in the Milky Way galaxy.
True
Storms are the reason for the great spots in Jupiter and Neptune
True.
What is the spin of the earth around its axis called?
a) revolution
b) rotation
c) Eclipse
b) rotation
The four inner planets differ from the four outer planets because of their_________
a) size (inner are smaller and outer are bigger)
b) distance from the sun
c) the inner planets are rocky and the outer planets are gassy.
d) both a and c
D) Both a and c
The inner planets are smaller and rockier whereas the outer planets are larger and gassier.