Structure of the universe quiz

From smallest to the largest

• universe, solar system, galaxy

• galaxy, solar system, universe

• solar system, universe, galaxy

• solar system, galaxy, universe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A ..... is a large collection of stars, gas, and dust

• moon

• star

• planet

• galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A ..... is a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light.

• planet

• galaxy

• star

• moon

A ....... is the distance that light travels through space in one year.

• Meter

• Year

• light year

• kilometer

Space and all the matter and energy in it.

• Space
• Solar System 
• Universe
• Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A large body made of gas or rock that orbits around a star.

• planet
• moon
• star
• super nova

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What kind of galaxy is our Sun in?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Spherical

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The closest star to our Sun is several light _____________ away.

• hours

• months

• minutes

• years

What is the general structure of the universe?

• Stars, planets, black holes and debris

• We don't actually know

• Concentrations of galaxies and voids

• It's like a nautilus

A ..... is a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light.

• planet

• galaxy

• star

• moon