Astronomy Quiz

What is the width of our galaxy in light-years?

• 10,000 light-years

• 50,000 light-years

• 100,000 light-years

• 200,000 light-years

What is at the center of our galaxy?

• A supermassive star

• A supermassive black hole

• A supermassive planet

• A supermassive comet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which are the four inner rocky planets?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

• Venus, Earth, Neptune, Pluto

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

Which planet is known for its rings?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

The asteroid belt lies between which two planets?

• Earth and Mars

• Mars and Jupiter

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Saturn and Uranus

What is another name for a shooting star?

• Comet

• Meteor

• Asteroid

• Planet

Which of the following includes the nucleus, coma, and tail?

• Comet

• Meteor

• Asteroid

• Planet

Which planet is considered the Earth's twin?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

A comet's tail always points away from the sun. True or False

• True

• False