The Big Bang and Components of the Universe
Authored by Mary Andrews
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity is called -
an asteroid
a moon
a galaxy
a nebula
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following describes a nebula?
A cloud of gas and dust where new stars form
An oval-shaped cluster of densely packed stars
An explosion at the end of a giant star’s life
A star and all the planets that revolve around it
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a star? A star is a celestial body -
composed of rock and metal with a very high density.
that is too big to be an asteroid, but too small to be a planet.
that rotates on an axis and revolves around the Sun.
composed of gases that emit light due to nuclear reactions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between components of the universe?
Stars always contain galaxies.
Galaxies contain many stars.
Stars contain several nebulae.
Nebulae contain many galaxies.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
According to the Big Bang Theory, what is happening to the size of the universe?
The universe is growing
The universe is shrinking
The universe is staying the same size
The universe rides on the back of four elephants, supported by a turtle.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How old was the universe when the very first atoms started to form?
Atoms formed at the instant of the Big Bang
Atoms formed a few hundred million years after the Big Bang
Atoms formed in the first seconds after the Big Bang
Atoms still haven't formed. We can't see them, so they don't exist.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is a galaxy?
Like a solar system, but made of dust
A cluster of thousands of stars all floating together in space
A cellphone made by the Nokia company
A grouping of hundreds of millions of stars held together by gravity
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