ES Unit 1 Part 1 Quiz

What is the term used to describe all of known space?

• Galaxy

• Universe

• Solar System

• Milky Way

Which phenomenon supports the idea that the universe is expanding?

• Gravitational pull

• Doppler Effect

• Static universe

• Contraction of galaxies

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What does it mean when an object is redshifted?

• The object is moving towards Earth.

• The object is moving away from Earth.

• The object is standing still.

• The object's frequency is increasing.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is the term for a star that suddenly increases in brightness (like an explosion) and then fades?

• Supernova

• Black Hole

• Neutron Star

• White Dwarf

What is a celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light from nuclear fusion reactions?

• Planet

• Star

• Nebula

• Galaxy

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

• Lenticular Galaxy

What are the two main components of the Sun?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Helium

What is the term for a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction?

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Constellation

• Asteroid Belt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

This is also known as a shooting star.

• Meteoroid
• Meteor
• Meteorite
• Comet

_______ is a chunk of metal or rock that is hurling through space.

• Meteor
• Meteorite
• Meteoroid