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Structure of the Universe Vocabulary Quiz

Authored by Larry Kendrick

Science

6th Grade

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Structure of the Universe Vocabulary Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Universe?

A large cloud of gas and dust

Everything that exists, including all stars, planets, and galaxies

A model of the solar system with the Sun at the center

A group of planets orbiting a star

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines a Galaxy?

A collection of stars and planets

A huge group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity

A model that places Earth at the center

A large round object that reflects light

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Solar System?

The Sun and all objects that orbit around it

A group of galaxies

A large explosion of a star

A model of the universe

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Nebula?

A place where new stars are born or where old stars have exploded

A huge collection of planets

A type of star

A way to measure distance in space

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a Planet?

A big ball of hot gas that gives off light

A large, round object that orbits a star and reflects light

A star that emits energy

A cloud of gas in space

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Light-year?

A unit of time

A way to measure distance in space

A model of the solar system

A type of celestial object

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement defines a Star?

A large cloud of gas in space

A ball of hot gas that gives off light and heat

A round object that orbits a planet

A reflection of light from a planet

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