Solar System Quiz Review

What is our solar system composed of?  

• planets

• the sun

• the moon

• all of the above

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How can a spiral galaxy be described?  

• Has no stars 

• Contains only old stars 

• Contains both old and new stars

• Has only new stars

What galaxy do we live in?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Tadpole Galaxy

• Black Hole Galaxy

We live in a galaxy that is considered

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Quasar

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Our universe is made up of many galaxies that are 

• held together by air

• held together by earth

• held together by space

• held together by gravity

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The scenario that states that the universe grew from many tiny pieces is called the 

• bottom-down scenario

• bottom-up scenario

• top-up scenario 

• top-down scenario  

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What two factors affect the force of gravity exerted between two objects? (Choose Two)

• The mass of the objects

• The orbital paths of the objects

• The color of the objects

• The distance between the objects

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Which of the following statements about Earth, the Milky Way galaxy, and the solar system are true?

• Earth is part of the solar system.

• The Milky Way galaxy is within the solar system.

• The solar system is within the Milky Way galaxy.

• The Milky Way galaxy is just one of many galaxies in the universe. 

• The solar system orbits about Earth.

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As the distance between objects increases, the force of gravity between them

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

The planets in the solar system are in constant orbit around the sun. Which force is responsible for maintaining these orbits?

• Electrical Force

• Magnetic Force

• Force of Friction

• Force of gravity

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