Mini-Lesson: Hierarchy of the Universe

Quarter Mini-Lesson: Hierarchy of the Universe

8.E.5.3 Distinguish the hierarchical relationships between planets and other astronomical bodies relative to solar system, galaxy, and universe, including distance, size, and composition.  (DOK 3)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the biggest and most complex system?

• Galaxy cluster

• Galaxy

• Solar system

• Universe

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the smallest and least complex system?

• Galaxy cluster

• Galaxy

• Solar system

• Universe

Multiple Choice

The galaxy clusters, galaxies, solar systems and any other celestial systems held together by ______________.

• the planets

• gravity

• a celestial force

• nuclear fusion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the hierarchy of the universe listed, in order, from least complex to most complex.

• moon, planet, star, black hole

• Universe, galaxy, galaxy cluster, solar system, planet, moon

• moon, planet, solar system, galaxy, galaxy cluster, universe

• moon, planet, solar system, galaxy cluster, galaxy, universe

Multiple Choice

A small Icy body, with a long, narrow elliptical orbit around the sun.

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteoroid

• Meteor

• Meteorite

Multiple Choice

Often called a "shooting star" due to the long streak of light created as they burn up in the atmosphere.

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteoroid

• Meteor

• Meteorite

Multiple Choice

A small Rocky body, that is often found between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars.

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteoroid

• Meteor

• Meteorite

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to tell apart a comet and an asteroid?

• size

• composition (what it is made of)

• location

• speed

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists the objects from largest to smallest?

• Universe, Galaxy, Star, Planet

• Universe, Galaxy, Planet, Star

• Galaxy, Universe, Star, Planet

• Galaxy, Universe, Planet, Star

Multiple Choice

If a star is 300 light-years from Earth, how long does it take for light from that star to reach Earth?

• 300 hours

• 300 days

• 300 years

• 300 light-years