Astronomy Quiz

What is the purpose of using parallax in astronomy?

• To measure the brightness of stars

• To describe distances in the universe

• To determine the color of stars

• To identify constellations

Which of the following is NOT a function of telescopes placed in space?

• To avoid atmospheric distortion

• To get closer to stars

• To observe celestial events without atmospheric interference

• To measure the temperature on Earth

What is a key difference between inner and outer planets in our solar system?

• Inner planets are generally smaller and rockier

• Outer planets are less massive

• Inner planets have more moons

• Outer planets are closer to the Sun

Which of the following is NOT typically a purpose of space missions?

• Telecommunication advancement

• Military surveillance

• Educational purposes

• Commercial advertising in space

What is a binary star system?

• A system with two planets orbiting a star

• A system with two stars orbiting each other

• A system with two moons

• A system with two galaxies

What are the three types of galaxies?

• Spiral, Elliptical, Irregular

• Circular, Rectangular, Triangular

• Open cluster, Globular cluster, Nebula

• Red, Blue, Yellow

What keeps galaxies together?

• Gravity

• Magnetic fields

• Atmospheric pressure

• Solar winds

Which term refers to the distance light travels in one year?

• Light year

• Astronomical unit

• Kilometer

• Mile

What does the term 'planet' refer to?

• A celestial body orbiting a star, large enough to be rounded by its own gravity

• A small body of rock that orbits the sun

• A massive star that emits light and heat

• A natural satellite of a planet

A _____________ bursts through Earth's atmosphere at amazingly fast speeds and appears as a "shooting star"

• Meteorite

• Meteor

• Meteoroid