Scary Space Anomalies Quiz

What did the ancient Babylonians believe about studying the universe?

• It would give them magical powers.

• It would make them immortal.

• It would help them predict the future.

• It would allow them to travel through time.

How much mass does the fastest growing black hole consume every second?

• The mass of the Moon

• The mass of Mars

• The mass of Jupiter

• The mass of Earth

What is the estimated number of black holes in our galaxy?

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

What is the expected outcome of the Milky Way's collision with Andromeda?

• Creation of a supermassive black hole

• Destruction of both galaxies

• Nothing significant will happen

• Formation of a new star

What did scientists discover about galaxy clusters in 2008?

• They were moving towards a black hole.

• They were moving at an extraordinary speed.

• They were disappearing from the sky.

• They were forming new galaxies.

What is the potential cause of the galaxy clusters' rapid movement?

• A behemoth beyond our universe

• A massive black hole

• A nearby supernova

• A collision with another galaxy

What recent discovery was made about near-Earth asteroids?

• They are more numerous than previously thought.

• They are smaller than expected.

• They are made of ice.

• They are moving away from Earth.

What is the 'Big Rip' theory about?

• The universe will freeze over.

• The universe will collapse into a black hole.

• Dark energy will tear the universe apart.

• The universe will expand indefinitely.

What is the estimated time frame for the 'Big Rip' to occur?

• 5 billion years

• 10 billion years

• 22 billion years

• 50 billion years

What was the mysterious circular object discovered in 2019 speculated to be?

• A new planet

• A wormhole

• A black hole

• A comet