The Universe

Which features of the sun are caused due to an eruption of high-energy radiation?

• corona

• solar flare

• sunspot

Which of the following best describes a group of galaxies?

• cluster

• constellation

• solar system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Estimate number of galaxies present in the universe.

• 100

• 10,000

• 100,000,000

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

How has the high-gain antenna in voyager probes made outer space exploration easier?

• Produces magnetic field

• Measures the charged particles of solar

• can send data to Earth

Best explains how the Hubble Telescope has made outer space exploration easier.

• Provided clear and accurate pictures

• High-gain antenna produces magnetic fields

• Magnetometer sends data back to Earth very fast

Which feature of the sun is a section that is cooler than its surroundings?

• Corona

• Prominence

• sunspot

Which measurement is used measure the distance between astronomical bodies?

• Speed of light

• Speed of NASA

• Speed of spacecraft

Which of the following best describes a lens galaxy?

• a group of stars the serve as a quick reference to difference parts

• Millions of planets arranged in the shape of a disk with spiraling arms.

• Billions of stars arranged in a circular pattern with a flattened core.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which measurement is used to compare the distance between objects in the solar system?

• Distance between the sun and Earth.

• Speed of rotation of Saturn

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following stars is likely to appear the brightest?

• the most massive star

• the farthest star

• the coldest star