WorksheetsFormation, Galaxies, and Stars Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
According to scientific data, when was the solar system formed?
a)
14 bya
b)
4.6 bya
c)
14 mya
d)
4.6 mya
2.
According to scientific data, when was the universe formed?
a)
14 bya
b)
4.6 bya
c)
14 mya
d)
4.6 mya
3.
Which of the following is the theory that explains the formation of the universe?
a)
Big Bang
b)
Solar Nebula Theory
c)
Impact Theory
d)
Condensation Theory
4.
Describe the Solar Nebula Theory.
a)
A theory that explains the formation of the solar system from a rotating cloud of gas and dust known as a nebula
b)
The theory that explains the formation of the universe from a rotating cloud of gas and dust known as a nebula.
c)
The theory that explains the formation of the solar system from a supermassive black hole.
d)
The theory that explains the formation of the universe after a massive explosion of space.
5.
What percentage of the solar system does the sun make up?
a)
50%
b)
25%
c)
99%
d)
3%
6.
At what point did our sun form? (What had to happen?)
a)
When Helium split into Hydrogen.
b)
When Nuclear Fusion of hydrogen into helium began
c)
When Nuclear Fission of hydrogen into helium began.
d)
When Nuclear Fusion of helium into hydrogen began
7.
The Milky Way is classified as ____________
a)
A spiral galaxy
b)
An elliptical galaxy
c)
An irregular galaxy
d)
A peculiar galaxy
8.
Using the HR Diagram on the board: Which of the following stars are not on the Main Sequence?
a)
The sun
b)
Altair
c)
Alpha Centauri B
d)
Sirius B
9.
Using the HR Diagram on the board: Which group of stars has the highest absolute magnitude?
a)
White Dwarf
b)
Main Sequence
c)
Super Giants
d)
Giants
10.
Using the HR Diagram on the board: Which star emits the most light?
a)
Rigel
b)
Sirius
c)
The Sun
d)
Alpha Centauri B
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