Compare Object Distances - Middle School Earth and Space Science
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What is the distance between Mercury at $0.39,\text{AU}$ and Venus at $0.72,\text{AU}$?
What is the distance between Mercury at $0.39,\text{AU}$ and Venus at $0.72,\text{AU}$?
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$0.33,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|0.72-0.39|$ for their orbital separation.
$0.33,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|0.72-0.39|$ for their orbital separation.
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Which option shows the correct distance between $0.39,\text{AU}$ and $1.00,\text{AU}$: $0.61,\text{AU}$ or $1.39,\text{AU}$?
Which option shows the correct distance between $0.39,\text{AU}$ and $1.00,\text{AU}$: $0.61,\text{AU}$ or $1.39,\text{AU}$?
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$0.61,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|1.00-0.39| = 0.61,\text{AU}$.
$0.61,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|1.00-0.39| = 0.61,\text{AU}$.
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Identify the closer object to the Sun: an asteroid at $2.2,\text{AU}$ or Jupiter at $5.2,\text{AU}$.
Identify the closer object to the Sun: an asteroid at $2.2,\text{AU}$ or Jupiter at $5.2,\text{AU}$.
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The asteroid at $2.2,\text{AU}$. Compare distances: $2.2,\text{AU} < 5.2,\text{AU}$.
The asteroid at $2.2,\text{AU}$. Compare distances: $2.2,\text{AU} < 5.2,\text{AU}$.
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Choose the correct comparison: $10,\text{AU}$ is how many times $1,\text{AU}$?
Choose the correct comparison: $10,\text{AU}$ is how many times $1,\text{AU}$?
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$10$ times. Direct ratio: $\frac{10,\text{AU}}{1,\text{AU}} = 10$.
$10$ times. Direct ratio: $\frac{10,\text{AU}}{1,\text{AU}} = 10$.
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Convert $7.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$ to AU using $1,\text{AU}\approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$.
Convert $7.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$ to AU using $1,\text{AU}\approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$.
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$5,\text{AU}$. Divide: $\frac{7.5\times 10^8}{1.5\times 10^8} = 5,\text{AU}$.
$5,\text{AU}$. Divide: $\frac{7.5\times 10^8}{1.5\times 10^8} = 5,\text{AU}$.
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Convert $2,\text{AU}$ to kilometers using $1,\text{AU}\approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$.
Convert $2,\text{AU}$ to kilometers using $1,\text{AU}\approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$.
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$3.0\times 10^8,\text{km}$. Multiply: $2 \times 1.5\times 10^8 = 3.0\times 10^8,\text{km}$.
$3.0\times 10^8,\text{km}$. Multiply: $2 \times 1.5\times 10^8 = 3.0\times 10^8,\text{km}$.
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Which is farther from the Sun: $1.52,\text{AU}$ or $0.72,\text{AU}$?
Which is farther from the Sun: $1.52,\text{AU}$ or $0.72,\text{AU}$?
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$1.52,\text{AU}$. Larger AU value means greater distance from the Sun.
$1.52,\text{AU}$. Larger AU value means greater distance from the Sun.
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What is the distance between Uranus at $19.2,\text{AU}$ and Neptune at $30.1,\text{AU}$?
What is the distance between Uranus at $19.2,\text{AU}$ and Neptune at $30.1,\text{AU}$?
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$10.9,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|30.1-19.2|$ for their orbital separation.
$10.9,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|30.1-19.2|$ for their orbital separation.
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What is the distance between Jupiter at $5.20,\text{AU}$ and Saturn at $9.58,\text{AU}$?
What is the distance between Jupiter at $5.20,\text{AU}$ and Saturn at $9.58,\text{AU}$?
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$4.38,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|9.58-5.20|$ for their orbital separation.
$4.38,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|9.58-5.20|$ for their orbital separation.
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What is the distance between Earth at $1.00,\text{AU}$ and Mars at $1.52,\text{AU}$?
What is the distance between Earth at $1.00,\text{AU}$ and Mars at $1.52,\text{AU}$?
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$0.52,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|1.52-1.00|$ to find the orbital separation.
$0.52,\text{AU}$. Calculate $|1.52-1.00|$ to find the orbital separation.
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What unit equal to the average Earth–Sun distance is used for solar system distances?
What unit equal to the average Earth–Sun distance is used for solar system distances?
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Astronomical unit (AU). Based on Earth's average orbital distance of 150 million km.
Astronomical unit (AU). Based on Earth's average orbital distance of 150 million km.
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What is the approximate value of $1,\text{AU}$ in kilometers?
What is the approximate value of $1,\text{AU}$ in kilometers?
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About $1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$. Equal to 150 million kilometers or 93 million miles.
About $1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$. Equal to 150 million kilometers or 93 million miles.
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What unit is commonly used for very large distances beyond the solar system?
What unit is commonly used for very large distances beyond the solar system?
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Light-year (ly). The distance light travels in one year through space.
Light-year (ly). The distance light travels in one year through space.
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Which option correctly orders planets from smallest to largest average distance from the Sun?
Which option correctly orders planets from smallest to largest average distance from the Sun?
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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Listed in order of increasing orbital distance from the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Listed in order of increasing orbital distance from the Sun.
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Which planet has the greatest average distance from the Sun among the eight planets?
Which planet has the greatest average distance from the Sun among the eight planets?
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Neptune. Orbits at about $30.1,\text{AU}$, farthest of the eight planets.
Neptune. Orbits at about $30.1,\text{AU}$, farthest of the eight planets.
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Which planet has the smallest average distance from the Sun among the eight planets?
Which planet has the smallest average distance from the Sun among the eight planets?
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Mercury. Orbits at about $0.39,\text{AU}$, closest to the Sun.
Mercury. Orbits at about $0.39,\text{AU}$, closest to the Sun.
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Identify the closest planet to Earth in average distance from the Sun: Venus at $0.72,\text{AU}$ or Mars at $1.52,\text{AU}$.
Identify the closest planet to Earth in average distance from the Sun: Venus at $0.72,\text{AU}$ or Mars at $1.52,\text{AU}$.
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Venus. $|1.00-0.72|=0.28,\text{AU}$ vs $|1.52-1.00|=0.52,\text{AU}$.
Venus. $|1.00-0.72|=0.28,\text{AU}$ vs $|1.52-1.00|=0.52,\text{AU}$.
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What unit is defined as the average distance from Earth to the Sun and used for solar system distances?
What unit is defined as the average distance from Earth to the Sun and used for solar system distances?
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Astronomical unit (AU). Based on Earth-Sun distance, convenient for measuring within our solar system.
Astronomical unit (AU). Based on Earth-Sun distance, convenient for measuring within our solar system.
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What is the distance between Jupiter at $5.20,\text{AU}$ and Saturn at $9.58,\text{AU}$ if aligned on the same side of the Sun?
What is the distance between Jupiter at $5.20,\text{AU}$ and Saturn at $9.58,\text{AU}$ if aligned on the same side of the Sun?
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$4.38,\text{AU}$. $9.58 - 5.20 = 4.38$ when on same side.
$4.38,\text{AU}$. $9.58 - 5.20 = 4.38$ when on same side.
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What is the approximate distance in km for Mars at $1.52,\text{AU}$ using $1,\text{AU} \approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$?
What is the approximate distance in km for Mars at $1.52,\text{AU}$ using $1,\text{AU} \approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$?
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$\approx 2.28\times 10^8,\text{km}$. $1.52 \times 1.5 \times 10^8 = 2.28 \times 10^8$.
$\approx 2.28\times 10^8,\text{km}$. $1.52 \times 1.5 \times 10^8 = 2.28 \times 10^8$.
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What is the approximate distance in AU for $3.0\times 10^8,\text{km}$ using $1,\text{AU} \approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$?
What is the approximate distance in AU for $3.0\times 10^8,\text{km}$ using $1,\text{AU} \approx 1.5\times 10^8,\text{km}$?
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$\approx 2.0,\text{AU}$. $\frac{3.0 \times 10^8}{1.5 \times 10^8} = 2.0$.
$\approx 2.0,\text{AU}$. $\frac{3.0 \times 10^8}{1.5 \times 10^8} = 2.0$.
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Which is farther from the Sun: Uranus at $19.2,\text{AU}$ or Neptune at $30.1,\text{AU}$?
Which is farther from the Sun: Uranus at $19.2,\text{AU}$ or Neptune at $30.1,\text{AU}$?
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Neptune. $30.1 > 19.2$, so Neptune is farther.
Neptune. $30.1 > 19.2$, so Neptune is farther.
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What is the distance between Uranus at $19.2,\text{AU}$ and Neptune at $30.1,\text{AU}$ if on the same side of the Sun?
What is the distance between Uranus at $19.2,\text{AU}$ and Neptune at $30.1,\text{AU}$ if on the same side of the Sun?
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$10.9,\text{AU}$. $30.1 - 19.2 = 10.9$ when aligned.
$10.9,\text{AU}$. $30.1 - 19.2 = 10.9$ when aligned.
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What is the correct interpretation of a bar graph where a taller bar means a larger value of distance?
What is the correct interpretation of a bar graph where a taller bar means a larger value of distance?
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Taller bar means farther distance. Height represents magnitude in standard bar graphs.
Taller bar means farther distance. Height represents magnitude in standard bar graphs.
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What is the range of distances for objects at $0.39,\text{AU}$, $0.72,\text{AU}$, and $1.52,\text{AU}$?
What is the range of distances for objects at $0.39,\text{AU}$, $0.72,\text{AU}$, and $1.52,\text{AU}$?
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$1.13,\text{AU}$. Range = maximum - minimum = $1.52 - 0.39 = 1.13$.
$1.13,\text{AU}$. Range = maximum - minimum = $1.52 - 0.39 = 1.13$.
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