Exploring the Universe Quiz

What objects make up the solar system?

• Only the Sun and planets

• The Sun, planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, moons, and comets

• Only planets and moons

• Stars and galaxies

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How many planets are there in our solar system?

• 10

• 8

• 7

• 9

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What are the inner planets made of?

• Liquid water

• Plasma

• Solid, rocky materials

• Ice and gases

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Which of the following is NOT an inner planet?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

What do astronomers use to observe stars and other objects in space?

• Microscopes

• Telescopes

• Cameras

• Binoculars

What type of telescopes detect radio waves and microwaves?

• Optical telescopes

• Ultraviolet telescopes

• Radio telescopes

• Infrared telescopes

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What was the first optical space telescope called?

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Spitzer Space Telescope

What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

• A planet

• A comet

• A space shuttle

• A large, artificial satellite that orbits Earth

What is an astronomical unit (AU)?

• The distance from Mars to Jupiter

• The distance from the Sun to Pluto

• The distance from Earth to the Moon

• The average distance from Earth to the Sun

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What shape is a planet's orbit?

• A triangle

• A perfect circle

• An ellipse

• A square