Astronomy Quiz

What is cosmology?

• The study of the Earth's geological processes.

• The study of the human body and its functions.

• The scientific study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

• The study of the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns.

What is the study of the origin and evolution of the universe called?

• astronomy

• geology

• cosmology

• biology

What is the Big Bang theory?

• The Big Bang theory is a religious belief about the creation of the universe.

• The Big Bang theory is a conspiracy theory about the origin of the universe.

• The Big Bang theory is a fictional story about the beginning of the universe.

• The Big Bang theory is a scientific explanation for the origin of the universe.

What is dark matter?

• Dark matter is a type of energy that emits no light.

• Dark matter is a type of matter that only exists in black holes.

• Dark matter is a type of antimatter that repels normal matter.

• Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is thought to make up approximately 85% of the matter in the universe.

What is dark energy?

• A hypothetical form of energy responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe.

• A type of energy that only exists in black holes.

• A form of energy that slows down the expansion of the universe.

• A type of energy that causes the universe to contract instead of expand.

What is the cosmic microwave background radiation?

• Electromagnetic radiation left over from the early stages of the universe after the Big Bang.

• Radiation produced by black holes in space.

• Radiation caused by the collision of galaxies.

• Radiation emitted by stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

What is a black hole?

• A black hole is a phenomenon caused by the collision of two galaxies.

• A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape its pull.

• A black hole is a region in space where gravity is weaker than normal.

• A black hole is a type of star that emits only black light.

What is a supernova?

• A supernova is a type of black hole.

• A supernova is a phenomenon that only occurs in galaxies outside of our own.

• A supernova is a powerful and luminous stellar explosion that occurs during the last stages of a massive star's life.

• A supernova is a small explosion that occurs on the surface of a star.

What is a galaxy?

• A galaxy is a small group of stars in the universe.

• A galaxy is a type of planet.

• A galaxy is a collection of comets and asteroids.

• A galaxy is a vast system of stars, gas, dust, and other celestial objects bound together by gravity.

What is a nebula?

• A type of star

• A cloud of gas and dust in outer space

• A planet in our solar system

• A large asteroid