Which of the following statements is correct?

The outer planets are made of gas.

The outer planets are warmer than the outer planets.

The outer planets are smaller than the inner planets

The outer planets have rocky surfaces.

Which keeps moons in their orbit?

the gravitational pull of their planets

The gravitational pull of the Sun

the gravitational pull of asteroids

the gravitational pull of other moons.

Asteroids are thought to be _____________.

left over parts of parts from when planets were formed

ice and dust that fly through space on a specific orbit.

The International Space Station___________

began as a joint project between the U.S., Canada Russia, Japan and Europe.

has astronauts from every country take a turn doing research projects.

is designed for defence and research.

is a popular tourist spot for billionaires who pay large sums of money to visit.

Canada's contribution to space exploration has mostly been through__________

the work of astronauts like Chris Hadfield.

providing food sources for manned space exploration.

funding space projects with tax dollars.

Which of the following explains the revolution of a planet?

The Earth revolves around the sun once per year.

The Earth revolves around the sun once per day.

The moon revolves around the sun once per day.

The Earth rotates on it's axis once per day.

What is the milky way?

One of many galaxies in the universe.

The only galaxy in the universe.

What are two differences between planets?

Outer planets take longer to revolve and are larger.

Outer planets take longer to revolve and are smaller.

Inner planets take longer to revolve and are smaller.

Inner planets take longer to revolve and are larger.

What is an example of one Earth day?

The Earth rotates once on its axis.

The Earth moves away from the sun.

The Earth revolves once on its axis.

The Earth moves closer to the sun.

Stars are made mostly of which of the following?

hot gases of hydrogen and helium

Where is the asteroid belt located?

Between outer and inner planets.

Which statement is true?

The outer planets travel a greater distance than inner planets.

The outer planets rotate as they orbit the sun. The inner planets do not rotate.

The inner planets travel further around the sun than the outer planets.

The inner planets rotate as they orbit the sun. The outer planets do not.

Their are trillions of stars in our galaxy. Why can we only see some of those stars at night?

We only see the stars that are closest to us.

We only see the stars that are further from us.

How is the Earth different from other planets?

It has a breathable atmosphere.

What's the difference between asteroids and comets?

Asteroids are made of rock and comets are made of dust and ice.

comets are made of rock and asteroids are made of dust and ice.

Asteroids orbit the sun while comets orbit a planet.

comets are larger than asteroids.

What makes the moon shine at night?

The moon reflects the light from the sun.

The moon reflects the light from the Earth.

The moon provides its own light.

Where is the asteroid belt located?

Between outer and inner planets.

Which statement is true?

The outer planets travel a greater distance than inner planets.

The outer planets rotate as they orbit the sun. The inner planets do not rotate.

The inner planets travel further around the sun than the outer planets.

The inner planets rotate as they orbit the sun. The outer planets do not.

How is the Earth different from other planets?

It has a breathable atmosphere.

What's the difference between asteroids and comets?

Asteroids are made of rock and comets are made of dust and ice.

comets are made of rock and asteroids are made of dust and ice.

Asteroids orbit the sun while comets orbit a planet.

comets are larger than asteroids.

What makes the moon shine at night?

The moon reflects the light from the sun.

The moon reflects the light from the Earth.

The moon provides its own light.

Which is the correct order of the inner planets?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

rocky, metallic tiny planet that orbits the sun

a smaller chunk of stony matter, also known as a shooting star

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is the name of the telescope that replaced the Hubble?

James Webb Space Telescope

John L Lubbert Space Telescope

Mary R Williams Space Telescope

Giovanni Sander Space Telescope

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Who was the first man on the Moon?

Buzz Aldrin

Mike Collins

John Glenn

Neil Armstrong

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What does NASA stand for?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

National Astrology and Space Administration

National Aerospace and Scientific Administration

National Aeronautics and Science Administration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Has spacecraft visited every planet?

Yes

No

Maybe

I dont know

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What planet do we live on?

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Pluto

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many planets do we have in our solar system?

2

5

8

11

What is the largest planet?

Saturn

Neptune

Venus

Jupiter

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