Universe, Galaxies and Solar System Assessment

Universe, Galaxies and Solar System Assessment

8th Grade

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25 Qs

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Universe, Galaxies and Solar System Assessment

Universe, Galaxies and Solar System Assessment

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Science

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8th Grade

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NGSS
HS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, HS-PS4-3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Evidence shows that stars and galaxies are moving away from Earth, some faster than others, which BEST suggests that the universe_________________

is shrinking.

is expanding.

was not formed by a big bang

has always been the same size.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Light from objects that are moving toward Earth shift toward the blue end of the spectrum. Light from objects moving away from Earth shift toward the red end of the spectrum. This wave concept is known as what?

Reflection of light

Kepler's empirical laws

Refraction of light

The Red Shift

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which theory do many astronomers believe explains that the universe began with a period of extreme and rapid expansion?

Big Bang Theory

Radiation Theory

Red Shift Theory

Butterfly Effect Theory

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The sun contains _______our mass in the Solar System.

Most

One third

two third

half

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of galaxy is shown in the picture?

Irregular

Quasar

Spiral

Elliptical

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following correctly lists the structures in space from smallest to largest?

star, galaxy, solar system, universe

star, solar system, galaxy, universe

star, solar system, universe, galaxy

star, universe, solar system, galaxy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Galaxies are classified according to their

smell

shape

size

Age

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