Quiz #1 - Universe, Gravity and Our Solar system

Which of the following correctly places these in order from LARGEST to SMALLEST?

• galaxy -- local group/cluster -- planet -- solar system -- universe

• universe -- local group/cluster -- galaxy -- solar system -- planet

• planet -- solar system -- galaxy -- local group/cluster -- universe

• universe -- galaxy -- solar system -- local group/cluster -- planet

A galaxy which has a nucleus of bright stars and two or more arms in circular formation is called a ___ galaxy.

• elliptical

• humanoid

• irregular

• spiral

A Group of stars, and or star systems, star clusters, dust and gas held together by gravity is known as:

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Planet

An explosion that occurs at the end of a stars life cycle is known as:

• Superior Star

• White Dwarf

• Supernova

• Neutron star

A galaxy that does not have a regular shape?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Quasar

What Galaxy is Earth located?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Sagittarius

• Snickers

What unit is used to measure distances in space?

• Light year

• Kilometer

• Miles

• Solar unit

The pull between ALL objects in the universe

• Force

• Motion

• Orbit

• Gravity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Why can we not use meters and feet to measure distance in the universe?

• Space is too small

• The pull between objects is greater than that on Earth.

• The distances are too far apart and space is too big.

• The universe has no room.

The Sun is the center of what?

• ALL galaxies

• The stars

• Our Solar System

• The Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2