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WorksheetsValue Education Quiz 19.01.2022 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
If the entire Universe was represented in the diagram below as the #1, which of the following correctly lists the objects of space from largest to smallest?
Earth, Milky Way, Universe, Solar System
Universe, Solar System, Earth, Milky Way
Universe, Milky Way, Solar System, Earth
Earth, Universe, Solar System, Milky Way
The points labeled on the chart represent the approximate size of Earth, the Milky Way, the Moon, and the Sun. The approximate size of the solar system is also shown.
Which point on the chart best represents the approximate size of the Sun?
W
X
Y
Z
How did the invention of space shuttles change space exploration?
They could be used over and over again.
They could travel farther into space than rockets.
They could explore other planets without people on board.
They allowed people to live and work in space for long periods.
Which of the following do all space probes need in order to function?
a communication system to send and receive signals
tools to collect and analyze soil samples
cameras to photograph a planet’s atmosphere
rovers to move around a planet’s surface
A light-year is
a star’s absolute brightness compared with our sun’s.
a measure of speed.
the distance light travels in a year.
the distance from Earth to the sun
Which is one way that space exploration has affected Florida?
Florida’s culture has become well known.
The economy has benefited because of space tourism.
Most American astronauts come from Florida.
Space flights and research are paid for by Florida taxes.
Which is a use for satellites orbiting Earth?
collecting weather data
analyzing soil and rock samples
energy conservation
collecting scientific data about Mercury
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is what type of technological system?
mining
navigation
agriculture
communications
The Andromeda Galaxy is the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way Galaxy. Which unit would BEST be used to represent the distance between the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy?
astronomical unit
kilometer
light year
mile
Satellites such as the one shown are a very important technological advancement.
Which of the following is NOT an example of the use of satellites in science?
studying Earth’s features
collecting weather information
wireless communication
collecting samples on other planets
Sarah and her father used their telescope to look at Venus and various stars. The stars looked like tiny points of light while Venus looked much larger. Why?
There are more stars than planets in our solar system.
Stars are much smaller than planets.
Venus is much closer to Earth than are the stars.
Stars reflect less light than planets.
How has our ability to send remote-controlled devices to planets such as Mars enhanced our understanding of the universe?
It has made it possible for astronauts to visit distant planets in person.
It has limited our exploration to planets with atmospheres similar to ours
It has allowed us to visually explore distant planets without endangering anyone
It has enabled us to collect soil samples from distant planets and bring them back to Earth.
Over the past several hundred years, many different technologies have been invented to study the space. Which technology first enabled scientists to view astronomical bodies in greater detail?
satellite
telescope
computer
rocket engine
Scientists use different types of satellites and robotic probes to study conditions in different parts of our solar system. Which type of space probe would be most useful for collecting soil samples on Mars?
a probe that orbits Mars
a probe that flies by Mars
a probe that lands on Mars
a probe that uses radar to map Mars
Scientists use many different types of equipment to study space. Which of the following would be most useful for studying planetary weather patterns on Venus?
Earth-based telescope
computer simulation
space station orbiting Earth
satellite orbiting Venus
When viewing The Orion Nebula through a high-powered telescope, an observer sees what the nebula looked like 1,500 years ago. How is this possible?
The nebula is exactly 1,500 years old.
A high-powered telescope needs 1,500 years to make an image.
Light from the telescope takes 1,500 years to reach the nebula.
It takes 1,500 years for light from the nebula to reach Earth.
The closest star to Earth other than the Sun is Proxima Centauri. What is true about Proxima Centauri?
It is in a distant galaxy.
It is in our solar system.
It is in a different universe.
It is in the Milky Way galaxy.
Which of the following is the best estimate for how long it would take to reach the star nearest to Earth with our current space travel technology?
days
months
years
thousands of years
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Mars
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
Saturn
Mercury
Mars
