Space and Astronomy Quiz

What is the name of the galaxy in which Earth is located?

• Whirlpool Galaxy

• Sombrero Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Andromeda Galaxy

How many planets in our solar system are larger than Earth?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

What is the distance light can travel in one year called?

• Kilometer

• Astronomical Unit

• Light Year

• Parsec

Which star is the nearest to the sun?

• Alpha Centauri B

• Barnard's Star

• Alpha Centauri A

• Proxima Centauri

What is the approximate diameter of the Milky Way Galaxy?

• 160,000-180,000 light years

• 120,000-140,000 light years

• 80,000-100,000 light years

• 50,000-70,000 light years

What is the average distance from the sun to Earth called?

• Light Year

• Parsec

• Kilometer

• Astronomical Unit

How many stars are estimated to be in the Milky Way Galaxy?

• 125 billion

• 50 billion

• 75 billion

• 100 billion

What is the approximate diameter of the sun compared to Earth?

• 75 times larger

• 125 times larger

• 50 times larger

• 100 times larger

What is the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy?

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• Lenticular

What is the unit of measure for Earth's average distance from the sun?

• Parsec

• Kilometer

• Light Year

• Astronomical Unit