Sun, Earth, Moon and Beyond: Exploring Our Solar System and the Universe

Sun, Earth, Moon and Beyond: Exploring Our Solar System and the Universe

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the basic understanding of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, explaining that the Sun is a star due to its self-luminous nature and thermonuclear fusion. It describes planets as celestial bodies orbiting stars, specifically focusing on the solar system's structure and the gravitational pull of the Sun. The tutorial also explores galaxies, including the Milky Way, and their role in the universe, highlighting the vastness and complexity of the cosmos.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Sun classified as?

A satellite

A galaxy

A star

A planet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process causes stars to shine?

Gravitational pull

Magnetic fields

Thermonuclear fusion

Chemical reaction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Earth considered a planet?

It has its own light

It orbits a star

It is the largest celestial body

It is a natural satellite

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is known as the hottest in our solar system?

Jupiter

Mercury

Mars

Venus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shape of our solar system?

An inverted saucer

A spiral

A perfect circle

A straight line

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which galaxy is our solar system a part of?

Triangulum

Milky Way

Andromeda

Whirlpool

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the diameter of the Milky Way galaxy measured in?

Miles

Astronomical units

Kilometers

Light years

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