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WorksheetsThe Universe
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which features of the sun are caused due to an eruption of high-energy radiation?
corona
solar flare
sunspot
Which of the following best describes a group of galaxies?
cluster
constellation
solar system
Estimate number of galaxies present in the universe.
100
10,000
100,000,000
How has the high-gain antenna in voyager probes made outer space exploration easier?
Produces magnetic field
Measures the charged particles of solar
can send data to Earth
Best explains how the Hubble Telescope has made outer space exploration easier.
Provided clear and accurate pictures
High-gain antenna produces magnetic fields
Magnetometer sends data back to Earth very fast
Which feature of the sun is a section that is cooler than its surroundings?
Corona
Prominence
sunspot
Which measurement is used measure the distance between astronomical bodies?
Speed of light
Speed of NASA
Speed of spacecraft
Which of the following best describes a lens galaxy?
a group of stars the serve as a quick reference to difference parts
Millions of planets arranged in the shape of a disk with spiraling arms.
Billions of stars arranged in a circular pattern with a flattened core.
Which measurement is used to compare the distance between objects in the solar system?
Distance between the sun and Earth.
Speed of rotation of Saturn
Which of the following stars is likely to appear the brightest?
the most massive star
the farthest star
the coldest star
The colors of the stars hottest to coolest are?
blue, orange, red, white
blue, red, orange, white
red, orange, yellow, white
blue, white, yellow, orange
Which best describes a spiral galaxy?
less than 100 stars in a spherical shape
a few thousand in an elliptical shape
several billion stars arranged in arms spiraling outwards
What units do we use to calculate distance between Venus and Earth?
astronomical units
days
kilometers per hour
Which feature of the sun touches the corona but is anchored in the photosphere?
core
prominence
sunspot
When do high tides happen?
gibbous moon
full moon
crescent moon
________power the Hubble Telescope.
solar flares
solar prominences
solar panels
sunburst candies
Name a way space travel/exploration has advanced our technologies on Earth.
vehicle safety
car wheels
space suits
space rocks
______________-class are the most powerful flares created by the sun.
C
B
X
M
________________is the sun's atmosphere.
corona
core
eclipse
CME's and Solar flares can cause these here on Earth?
floods
fires
earthquakes
blackouts
