Astronomy Quiz

Hey there! Kyrie, Mia, and Trasiah were wondering why the sun outshines other stars when we look up. Can you help them figure it out?

• It is much larger than other stars.

• It is much closer to Earth than other stars.

• It is the only star that produces light.

• It is the only star in our galaxy.

Imagine Bra'den and Weston are observing two stars of the same size through their telescope. Star A is closer to us than Star B. Which star do you think looks brighter to them?

• Star B

• Both stars look the same.

• Star A

• Neither star looks bright.

As JJ and Evie observed the playground during recess, they noticed something interesting about shadows. What happens to a shadow's length as the day progresses?

• It changes length.

• It disappears at noon.

• It remains constant.

• It becomes darker.

Hey Adalynn, Zyetta and Bristal! Have you ever wondered why some constellations of stars are visible in our night sky during certain months? It is because...

• They are hidden by the moon.

• They are only visible in certain weather.

• The Earth's position changes in its orbit.

• They turn off and on.

Imagine Aaron and Nikki are playing with a ball in the park. Suddenly, Aaron drops the ball. Which way does Earth's gravity pull the ball?

• Upwards

• Downwards

• Sideways

• In a circular motion

Hey there, space explorers! , Autumn and Emily are stargazing and wondering which phase of the moon comes right after the new moon. Can you help them figure it out?

• Full moon

• First quarter

• Waxing crescent

• Waning crescent

Imagine Kaydence and Carter are astronauts exploring a mysterious new planet with much weaker gravity than Earth. If Carter can jump 1 meter high on Earth, how high do you think he could jump on this new planet?

• She would jump the same height.

• She would jump higher.

• She would not be able to jump at all.

• She would jump a shorter distance.

Hey there! Zoey, Wendell and Alli are curious: Why do we experience different seasons like summer and winter throughout the year?

• The Earth moves closer and farther from the sun.

• The sun's intensity changes.

• The Earth's axis is tilted as it orbits the sun.

• The moon blocks the sun at different times.

Imagine Colton and Brooklyn are observing a small flag in their schoolyard. What changes would they notice in the flag's shadow over the course of a sunny day?

• The shadow disappears at noon.

• The shadow lengthens as the day progresses.

• The shadow shortens at noon and lengthens in the morning and evening.

• The shadow remains constant throughout the day.

Imagine Brandon and Jaxon are observing two stars of the same size. Star A is closer to us than Star B. Which star do you think looks brighter to them?

• Star A looks dimmer than Star B

• Both stars look just as bright

• Star A looks brighter than Star B

• It depends on when we look at the stars