Quiz #2

What is the closest planet to the sun?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

Which celestial body is known for its great red spot?

• Uranus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the visible surface of the sun called?

• Core

• Chromosphere

• Radiative zone

• Photosphere

Which type of galaxies lack a defined shape and can have rings or distorted shapes?

• Irregular galaxies

• Elliptical galaxies

• Lenticular galaxies

• Spiral galaxies

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

What is the study of life beyond Earth called?

• Astrobiology

• Astronomy

• Astrophysics

• Cosmology

Which planet is the second largest in the solar system?

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

What is the central region where nuclear fusion occurs in the sun?

• Radiative zone

• Core

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

Which planet is the only known planet to support life?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

What is the place in space where gravity pulls so much that light can't get out called?

• Supernova

• Neutron star

• Black hole

• White hole