Structure of the Universe Quiz

Which item best describes the “Goldilocks Zone”?

• The uninhabitable zone within a solar system.

• The habitable zone within a solar system.

• The area on a planet that may support life.

• The area in a biosphere that can support life.

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This pie graph describes a celestial body that gives off light. What type of celestial body is this?

• a star

• a galaxy

• a gas giant planet

• a terrestrial planet

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Why does the white light emitted by our sun appear to look yellowish / orange on Earth?

• Because the light passes through our atmosphere.

• Because the light from the sun changes colors as it travels through space.

• Because the light from the sun slows down as it travels through space

• Because the light from the sun speeds up as it travels through space.

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Earth’s sun and the objects that orbit it are part of a larger group of gas, dust, stars, and other space objects called the Milky Way. What is the Milky Way?

• a constellation

• a galaxy

• a solar system

• a void

A student is writing a report on characteristics of the sun. Which fact in the report is incorrect?

• The sun is made up of gas.

• The sun emits heat and light.

• The sun is the center of our solar system.

• The sun is one of the largest stars in the galaxy.

What makes up the universe?

• Planets and Solar Systems  

• Galaxies

• Nebulas

• All make up the universe

A _____ is a large cloud of gas and dust in space where new stars form. 

• Planet

• Nebula

• Galaxy

• Sun

The sun is the center of our solar system.

• Heliocentric

• Geocentric

• Parallax

How is our sun classified?

• G-Dwarf (White)

• G- Dwarf (Yellow)

• White Super Giant

• Yellow Super Giant

What affects the way we view the color of light emitted from our sun.

• The distance between the Earth and Sun

• The amount of particles in outer space

• The thick atmosphere of the Earth

• The actual color of the sun

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