KNOWHERE - Space Quiz

What is Hawking radiation?

• Radiation emitted by stars during supernova

• Electromagnetic radiation emitted from the surface of a black hole due to quantum effects

• Radiation from the cosmic microwave background

• Light emitted by quasars

Which method involves observing the dimming of a star as a planet passes in front of it?

• Radial velocity method

• Transit method

• Direct imaging

• Gravitational microlensing

What is the significance of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation in cosmology?

• It is evidence of the universe's expansion.

• It is the afterglow of the Big Bang and provides a snapshot of the early universe.

• It is the radiation from black holes.

• It is the radiation from nearby stars.

Which gas is the most abundant in the atmosphere of Venus?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

What is the primary process that shapes the surface of Earth's moon?

• Volcanic activity

• Plate tectonics

• Impact cratering

• Erosion by wind and water

Which rover was the first to successfully land on Mars and complete its primary mission?

• Spirit

• Opportunity

• Curiosity

• Sojourner

Which mission was the first to successfully land humans on the Moon?

• Apollo 8

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 15

What planet has the most moons?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

Which planet is known for its extreme surface temperatures and thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide?

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the name of the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars?

• Olympus Mons

• Mount Olympus

• Mauna Kea

• Mount Fuji