Astronomy Quiz

Order the following celestial objects from largest to smallest:

• Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Planet, Sun

• Galaxy, Universe, Solar System, Sun, Planet

• Galaxy, Universe, Sun, Solar System, Planet

• Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Sun, Planet

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A galaxy contains roughly:

• 1 Sun

• 2 Solar system’s

• 100 billion stars

• 1 million planets

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The Universe is composed of:

• All of space, time, and billions of galaxies

• Only Planets

• Only Stars

• Millions of Comets

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The shape of our galaxy is best described as:

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Rectangular

• Irregular

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On which planet would you weigh the most compared to your weight on Earth?

• Same Size Planet, such as Venus

• More Massive Planet, such as Jupiter

• Less Massive Planet, such as Mercury

• Your weight does not change when you travel to other planets

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What is a nebula, and how does it relate to our solar system forming?

• A nebula is a type of star, and it directly contributes to the formation of our solar system.

• A nebula is a rocky planet, and it becomes the core of our solar system.

• A nebula is a vast, cloud-like region in space, and it serves as the birthplace of stars, including our Sun, and planetary systems.

• A nebula is a comet that played a crucial role in shaping our solar system.

How do asteroids and comets differ?

• Asteroids are composed mostly of ice and dust, while comets are rocky and metallic.

• Asteroids are typically found in the Kuiper Belt, while comets are located in the asteroid belt.

• Asteroids are solid, rocky objects that orbit the Sun and are found mainly between Mars and Jupiter, while comets are composed of ice, dust, and gas and often have distinctive tails when close to the Sun.

• Asteroids and comets are essentially the same and can be used interchangeably in astronomy.

Match the following terms to their appropriate descriptions

• The path followed by an object in space,

• Telescope

• flat, rotating disk with spiral arms

• Spiral Galaxy

• A celestial body that orbits a star

• Elliptical Orbit

• used to observe distant objects in space

• Planet

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Which option correctly distinguishes between terrestrial and jovian planets?

• Terrestrial planets are smaller, while Jovian have rocky surfaces.

• Terrestrial planets are made of gas and have no moons, while Jovian planets are farther from the Sun and possess many moons.

• Terrestrial planets are mainly gaseous, while jovian planets are solid rock.

• Terrestrial planets are rocky, smaller, and closer to the Sun, whereas jovian planets are larger, primarily gaseous, and farther from the Sun.

What is your weight on Jupiter if it is 60 kilograms on Earth?

• Same as on Earth, 60 kilograms.

• Larger, approximately 150 kilograms.

• Smaller, 24.79 kilograms.

• Much Smaller, 3.71 kilograms.

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