Solar System Quiz

Planet ⇒ ____________ ⇒ Galaxy ⇒ Universe

What is missing in the ordered sequence of the cosmos?

• Sun

• Earth

• Nebula

• Solar System

If the four components were ranked from smallest to largest, what would the order be?

• planet; solar system; galaxy; universe

• planet; galaxy; solar system; universe

• universe; galaxy; solar system; planet

• solar system; galaxy; planet; universe

What is the name of the galaxy where Earth is located?

• Andromeda

• Sun Galaxy

• Comet Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

Which statement BEST describes the Milky Way Galaxy?

• a spherical group of stars

• a spiral shaped cluster of stars

• an elliptical shaped cluster of stars

• a small group of stars with no real shape

Our Solar System is in the Milky Way galaxy. What shape is this galaxy?

• oval

• rectangular

• spiral

• triangular

Over time, scientists have changed their model of our solar system. It has transitioned from

• a sun-centered to an moon-centered model.

• a sun-centered to an earth-centered model.

• an earth-centered to a sun-centered model.

• a moon-centered to an earth-centered model.

Copernicus did not believe that the planets were influenced by or revolved due to the sun; instead he believed that the sun was located near the center of the universe and that it was this center which influenced those bodies and caused them to revolve.

Which reason BEST explains the reason for rejection of this theory?

• It was not published until his death.

• It was not understood by scientific world.

• It lacked sufficient evidence and explanation.

• It lacked practical examples in supporting theory.

What contribution did Galileo make to the understanding of the Solar System that put him at odds with the prevailing belief of his day?

• Galileo believed that other planets orbited about the Earth.

• Galileo believed the Earth and other planets moved around the Sun.

• Galileo believed the Earth and other planets moved around the Moon.

• Galileo believed the Earth and other planets moved independently of one another.

Which piece of evidence did Edwin Hubble find that led him to begin the development of the Big Bang theory?

• The sun is the center of the universe.

• The universe is expanding in all directions.

• New universes are being made on a regular basis.

• All life appeared on earth about 3.5 billion years ago.

The Sun and the planets are part of the solar system. ________________ are found outside of our solar system

• Stars in a nearby galaxy

• Asteroids in orbit around the sun

• Comets that appear to people on Earth

• A meteorite that strikes the planet Mars