Components of the Universe
Authored by Amanda Brann
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do scientists use other frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum in addition to visible light to study the properties of objects in the universe? (Choose 2)
Only radio waves can be used to calculate the distance from Earth to other objects in the universe.
Other frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum show up as different colors in the telescope.
Other frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum provide additional information about objects, so we can have more complete data.
Visible light only provides a limited amount of data.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to this HR Diagram, which stars listed below are brighter than the sun?
Rigel
Alpha Centauri B
Sirius B
Procyon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a nebula?
A cloud of gas and dust...
that undergo supernova to create a star.
that produce light through nuclear reactions.
that surround middle-aged stars (like Mrs. Neuman).
that form stars or result from dying stars.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is responsible for smaller objects in space continuously circling/orbiting larger objects?
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4
NGSS.HS-PS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does redshift provide evidence to support the Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe?
Redshift shows that other galaxies are moving away from the Earth.
Redshift is leftover thermal energy generated during the Big Bang.
Redshift shows that other galaxies are moving toward the Earth.
Redshift doesn't support this. Blueshift does.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Milky Way galaxy is which type of galaxy?
elliptical
spiral
irregular
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which has more mass, Earth or the Moon?
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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