Universe Released Questions(2013-2015)

What is the closest star to Earth?

• alpha centaui

• bernard's star

• betelgeuse

• sun

Why does the Sun appear to be so big and bright when seen in the sky compared to other stars?

• Because the gravitational pull of other stars is much stronger

• The sun is the closest star to Earth so it makes it seem like it is very bright and big.

• Other stars give off blue and red light which are both cooler than the sun

• The Sun is the hottest star in the andromeda galaxy

Which correctly list components of universe in order from smallest to largest?

• star, planet, galaxy, nebula

• moon,galaxy, solar system, universe

• planet, solar system, nebula, universe

• universe, galaxy, nebula, solar system

Which is true about Nebulae?

• Star formation begins here

• It happens in black holes only

• They are made of ice and have tails

• They are sometimes called shooting stars

What force is known to keep planets in our solar system in orbit around the Sun?

• gravitation attraction of the Sun

• the pull of planets and opposite forces

• Earth is 10 lightyears away from each planet

• tectonic forces push planets toward each other

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