Earth/Space Review 1

Earth/Space Review 1

Multiple Choice

Which is the largest?

• Star
• Universe
• Planet
• Solar System

Multiple Choice

What is the name of our galaxy?

• The Milky Way
• The Milk Shake
• The Interstellar Coast
• The Outer Space Place

Multiple Choice

What star is at the center of our solar system?

• Sun
• Moon
• Jupiter
• Earth

Multiple Choice

A star is composed of extremely hot gas.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

How many stars does the universe contain?

• billions
• fifteen
• hundreds
• millions

Multiple Choice

Which is the smallest?

• Solar System
• Star
• Universe
• Galaxy

Multiple Choice

What is an Astronomical Unit (AU)?

• the distance from the Earth to the Sun

• The distance from the Sun to Pluto

• The length of our entire universe

• The distance from my house to Carver Middle School

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What is the unit used to measure distance in space?

• miles
• yards
• meter
• light year