Introducton to the Universe

The moon...

• is a star.

• gives us light and heat.

• is the Earth's satellite and reflects the light from the Sun.

• is a planet.

In the Solar System...

• the Earth is in the centre.

• the Sun is in the centre.

• the Moon goes around the Sun.

• the Sun orbits the Moon.

What are the Earth's movements called?

• Jumping and rotation.

• Spinning and revolution.

• High speed and low speed.

• Rotation and revolution.

The Moon moves...

• in zig zag.

• orbiting the Earth.

• around other stars.

• with other satellites.

Planets are...

• round.

• square.

• triangular.

• changing their shape.

What is the Sun?

• A planet made of fire.

• A satellite that reflects light from a bigger star, the Super Sun.

• A galaxy.

• A star that gives us light and heat.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the relationship between componenets of the universe?

• A star contain a few galaxies
• Solar systems contain many galaxies
• Galaxies contain many stars
•  Stars contain several solar systems

Earth and its solar system are a part of which of the following galaxies?

• Andromeda
• Black Eye
• Milky Way
• Cartwheel

Which of the following best describes a galaxy? A galaxy is –

• the ending of the life cycle of all super massive stars in the universe.
• a massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.
• a visible body of liquid or frozen crystal droplets suspended above a planetary surface.
• the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters Earth’s atmosphere.

The Milky Way is ________________________.

• A gas cloud in the solar system
• A gas cloud in the galaxy of which the sun is a member
• The galaxy of which the sun is a member
• A nearby galaxy