Milky Way Basics Quiz

Where is the Solar System located in the Milky Way Galaxy?

• In the center

• In the outer edge

• In the Orion Arm

• In the Sagittarius Arm

How did the Milky Way Galaxy get its name?

• From its milky color in space

• From ancient constellations

• From the Greek god of milk

• From telescopic observations

Which type of star is the largest by size?

• White Dwarf

• Supergiant

• Red Dwarf

• Neutron Star

What is the Sun classified as?

• Red Dwarf

• White Dwarf

• Yellow Dwarf

• Blue Giant

What are comets primarily made of?

• Rock and metal

• Ice and dust

• Gas and plasma

• Liquid and gas

Meteors that reach the Earth's surface are called:

• Meteoroids

• Meteorites

• Asteroids

• Comet tails

What is the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way?

• Magellanic Clouds

• Triangulum Galaxy

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Whirlpool Galaxy

What kind of interaction is expected between the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy?

• Colliding

• Staying apart

• Orbiting each other

• No interaction

Which telescope captured the famous "Pillars of Creation" image?

• James Webb Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Kepler Space Telescope

What is the main purpose of a space probe?

• To orbit the Earth

• To collect data from distant celestial objects

• To monitor space debris

• To study Earth's atmosphere