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History of the Universe

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This model is known as

a)

geocentric model

b)

heliocentric model

c)

planetary model

d)

Orion model

2.

Kepler's first law states that the orbits of the planets are in the shape of a/an...

a)

perfect circle

b)

ellipse

c)

spiral

3.

Who made great advancements to our telescope which helped him be the first to see various things in outer space?

a)

Galileo Galilei

b)

Aristotle

c)

Johannes Kepler

d)

Tycho Brahe

4.

What scientist discovered the Geocentric Model?

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Copernicus

c)

Galileo

d)

Plato

5.

What is the best evidence for the Big Bang theory?

a)

How fast light can travel

b)

The expansion of the Universe

c)

Creation of new planets

6.

Why do planets orbit the sun (and not float around in space)?

a)

the moons are keeping them in place

b)

They were hit by an asteroid

c)

they were hit by a comet

d)

the sun's gravity keeps them in place

7.

The galaxy we are a part of is called:

a)

Milky Way

b)

Andromeda

c)

Whirlpool

d)

Sombrero

8.

From smallest to the largest

a)

universe, solar system, galaxy, earth

b)

galaxy, solar system, earth, universe

c)

solar system, universe, galaxy, earth

d)

earth,solar system, galaxy, universe

9.

What is gravitational force?

a)

It makes objects at rest start moving.

b)

It makes objects that are moving stop.

c)

The force of attraction between two objects.

d)

It pulls you into space.

10.

Which statement best describes the age of our solar system and universe?

a)

Our solar system and the universe are estimated to be 5 billion years old.

b)

Our solar system and the universe are estimated to be 10 billion years old.

c)

Our solar system is at least twice as old as the universe.

d)

The universe is roughly 13.7 billion years old.

11.

The order of the planets is:

a)

Mars,Venus,Earth,

Mercury,Saturn

Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

b)

Earth,Venus,Mars

Jupiter, Neptune,

Mercury,Saturn,

Uranus

c)

Mercury,Venus,Earth

Mars,Jupiter,

Saturn,Uranus

Neptune

12.

What model does this represent?

a)

Geocentric

b)

Heliocentric

13.

This person developed the heliocentric theory and was considered the founder of modern astronomy.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Copernicus

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Galileo