Astronomy Quiz 2

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Social Studies, Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Kristina Coker
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which sequence are the items listed from least total mass to greatest total mass?
A) solar system, Milky Way, universe
B) Milky Way, solar system, universe
C) universe, Milky Way, solar system
D) Milky Way, universe, solar system
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The explosion associated with the theory and the formation of the universe inferred to have occurred how many billion ago?
A) less than 1
B) 2.5
C) 4.6
D) over 10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name usually given to the group of objects consisting of a sun and any planets, comets, and other objects that orbit it?
A) a solar system
B) a universe
C) a galaxy
D) an ecosystem
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The theory that the universe is expanding is supported by the
A) blue shift of light from distant galaxies
B) red shift of light from distant galaxies
C) nuclear fusion occurring in the Sun
D) radioactive decay occurring in the Sun
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The star Algol is estimated to have approximately the same luminosity as the star Aldebaran approximately the same temperature as the Rigel. Algol is best classified as a
A) main sequence star
B) red giant star
C) white dwarf star
D) red dwarf star
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which star has a higher luminosity and a lower temperature than the Sun?
A) Rigel
B) Barnard’s Star
C) Alpha Centauri
D) Aldebaran
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which planet would float if it could be placed in water?
A) Mercury
B) Earth
C) Saturn
D) Pluto
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