Universe and Stars

If we are measuring from galaxy to galaxy what type of unit would we use?

• Astronomical Unit

• Kilometer

• Light Year

• Light Unit

How many galaxies are located within the universe?

• Millions

• Thousands

• Billions

• The milky way

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is not a type of galaxy?

• Spiral

• Cylindrical

• Irregular

• Elliptical

Which of the following are smaller than a solar system?

• Sun

• Moon

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Planet

Why do planets orbit the sun?

• Gravity

• Magnetic forces

• The sun repels them

• Electrical forces

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What does the gravity of a planet depend on?

• The composition of the planet

• The color of the planet

• The temperature of a planet

• The mass of a planet

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is another phrase for Brightness?

• Apparent Magnitude

• Luminosity

• Absolute Magnitude

• Luster

Measuring the distance from the astroid belt, which is in our solar system, to the andromeda galaxy would require us to use what kind of unit?

• Light minutes

• Light years

• Astronomical units

• Astronomical years

What is the definition of a light year?

• The time it takes a year to travel one light.

• The distance light can travel in one year.

• The distance between the earth and the sun.

• The speed at which light travels from the sun to the earth.

On which of the planets would you be UNABLE to jump the furthest?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4