The Universe Quiz

What is the process by which the Solar System formed?

• Accretion

• Nuclear fusion

• Volcanic eruption

• Chemical reaction

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Orion

• Nebula

• Milky Way

What are the three main types of galaxies?

• Spiral, elliptical, and irregular

• Solid, liquid, and gas

• Red, blue, and green

• Circular, square, and triangular

What is the life cycle of a star similar to?

• A rock

• A plant

• A human being

• A computer

What is the Big Bang Theory?

• The Big Bang Theory is a scientific theory that explains the origin and evolution of the universe.

• The Big Bang Theory is a TV show about a group of friends living in Pasadena.

• The Big Bang Theory is a conspiracy theory about the government hiding the truth about the origin of the universe.

• The Big Bang Theory is a religious belief that explains the creation of the universe by a divine being.

What is the name of the cloud of gas and dust from which a star is formed?

• Comet

• Galaxy

• Asteroid

• Nebula

What is the name of the galaxy that is closest to the Milky Way?

• Pegasus Galaxy

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Centaurus Galaxy

• Orion Galaxy

What are the three main types of galaxies based on their shape?

• barred galaxies, lenticular galaxies, and dwarf galaxies

• supernova galaxies, quasar galaxies, and black hole galaxies

• starburst galaxies, radio galaxies, and active galaxies

• spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies

What is the final stage in the life cycle of a star?

• Nebula formation

• Supernova explosion

• Black hole formation

• Red giant expansion

What is the estimated age of the universe according to the Big Bang Theory?

• 13.8 billion years

• 10 million years

• 100 billion years

• 1 trillion years