Science

Stars that regularly or repeatedly change in magnitude are called _____.

• Supernovae

• Galaxies

• Black Holes

• Variable Stars

A cloud of dust, gases, and debris is called a _____.

• Meteor

• Comet

• Nebula

• Asteroid

When a massive supergiant star collapses and disappears from space, scientists call what is left a _____.

• Quasar

• Pulsar

• Black Hole

• Nebula

A group of stars that form a pattern is called a(n) _____.

• Cluster

• Galaxy

• Nebula

• Constellation

Which kind of telescope uses mirrors to make objects appear bigger?

• Radio Telescope

• Reflecting Telescope

• Refracting Telescope

• Space Telescope

A(n) _____ is an irregularly shaped piece of rock, metal, and dust.

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteoroid

• Planetoid

The most well-known star in the Little Dipper is called _____.

• Vega

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius

The apparent movement or change in position of one star in relationship to other stars is known as _____.

• Nebula

• Pulsar

• Redshift

• Parallax

Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

Which planet is known as the ringed planet?

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Mars