Solar System and Universe Quiz

Two stars are the same color, but one is larger than the other. Which of the following is true?

• The smaller star must be brighter.

• They must have the same temperature.

• The smaller star must be closer to Earth.

• Stars that are the same color are usually the same size.

Why is the sun considered to be the center of the solar system?

• It is closer to Earth than other stars.

• The sun produces light and energy.

• The sun is the largest object that can be seen.

• Everything in the solar system revolves around the sun.

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A galaxy is composed of billions of stars held together by gravity. The illustration below shows one common type of galaxy. What type of galaxy is shown in the illustration?

• barred spiral

• elliptical

• spinning

• spiral

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Li-Chen is creating a notebook with diagrams for each of the different kinds of galaxies. What label should Li-Chen use for the galaxy shown?

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

• barred spiral galaxy

• spiral galaxy

There are several different types of galaxies. How do scientists classify galaxies?

• by size

• by shape

• by temperature

• by number of stars

Planets are classified as either inner planets or outer planets based on their distance from the sun. What is found between the inner planets and the outer planets?

• asteroids

• comets

• moons

• stars

The picture below shows a feature known as the Great Dark Spot. Which of these planets is shown in the picture?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Uranus

There are two types of spiral galaxies. What is a difference between a barred spiral galaxy and a normal spiral galaxy?

• the number of spiral arms

• the shape of the galaxy's center

• the number of stars in the galaxy

• the colors of the stars in the galaxy

Which of the following planets has a large solid core?

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Neptune

• Saturn

Which of these characteristics distinguishes the outer planets from the inner planets?

• The outer planets have many moons.

• The outer planets orbit in a different direction.

• The outer planets have higher densities.

• The outer planets have smaller diameters.