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WorksheetsThe Space Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 22mins
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1.
A device that detects radio waves from objects in space is called a(n)
a)
radio telescope.
b)
reflecting telescope.
c)
refracting telescope.
d)
electromagnetic telescope.
2.
Why do we use the entire electromagnetic spectrum to study space?
a)
Because the visible spectrum is such a small part of light we are missing out by not doing so.
b)
So we can determine the direction galaxies are moving
c)
So we can understand the nature of time.
d)
So we can see the composition of galaxies
3.
Why must Ultra-Violet observing be done in space?
a)
The ozone blocks most of the UV rays in the surface.
b)
It’s hard to know exactly where the ozone hole will be to find UV images
c)
It’s hard to use UV telescopes and radio telescopes together on the surface.
d)
It’s hard to use UV X-Ray telescopes and radio telescopes together on the surface
4.
Why is the Hubble telescope located in space?
a)
So it can be closer to the stars it magnifies
b)
They have very large optical lenses
c)
So its images arent distorted by Earth's atmosphere
d)
So it can be operated by astronauts
5.
If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the blue side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...
a)
Moving towards the Earth
b)
Moving away from the Earth
c)
This is a trick question that cannot be answered
d)
It isn't a star, it is a very large blueberry.
6.
If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the red side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...
a)
Moving towards the Earth
b)
Moving away from the Earth
c)
This is a trick question that cannot be answered
d)
It isn't a star, it is a very large strawberry.
7.
light emitted from an object moving towards you will have its wavelength shorted and will be considered
a)
red shiffted
b)
blue shiffted
8.
Why are x-ray telescopes placed above Earth's atmosphere?
a)
to be closer to space
b)
the atmosphere absorbs most cosmic radiation from space
c)
they are too big to put on Earth
d)
X ray telescopes are to dangerous to operate on Earth
9.
What's the difference between asteroids and comets?
a)
comets are made of rock and asteroids are made of dust and ice.
b)
Asteroids are made of rock and comets are made of dust and ice.
c)
Asteroids orbit the sun while comets orbit a planet.
d)
comets are larger than asteroids.
10.
During which portion of the Earth's revolution around the Sun is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun?
a)
Vernal equinox
b)
Summer solstice
c)
Winter solstice
d)
Autumnal equinox
11.
What is the approximate percentage of the Earth that is illuminated by the Sun at any given time?
a)
90%
b)
10%
c)
25%
d)
50%
12.
The sky darkens at midday and the Sun seems to disappear. Minutes later, the Sun reappears and the daylight returns. The best explanation for this is...
a)
a partial solar eclipse is occurring
b)
the Moon has created a lunar eclipse
c)
the Sun has created a lunar eclipse
d)
the Moon has created a solar eclipse
13.
During a total lunar eclipse, what phenomenon is occurring?
a)
the Earth passes through the Moon's umbra
b)
the Moon passes through Earth's umbra
c)
the Earth passes through the Moon's penumbra
d)
the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra
14.
In the summer of 2017, parts of the U.S. experienced total darkness in the middle of the day. What caused this?
a)
the Moon's umbra passing over the U.S.
b)
the Earth's penumbra passing over the Moon
c)
the Moon's penumbra passing over the U.S.
d)
Earth's umbra passing over the Moon
15.
During which phase of the Moon will the tides be highest?
a)
Full Moon
b)
Quarter Moon
c)
Gibbous Moon
d)
Crescent Moon
16.
When the Earth is closest to the Sun and the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, we will be experiencing what season?
a)
Summer
b)
Fall (Autumn)
c)
Winter
d)
Spring
17.
In which position would an observer NOT be able to see the Moon?
a)
the Moon is in between the Sun and Earth
b)
the Moon is behind the Earth
c)
the Moon is at a right angle to the Sun and Earth
d)
during waxing gibbous phase
18.
The first manned-mission to land on the Moon was commanded by Neil Armstrong and was called...
a)
Viking 2
b)
Mariner 7
c)
Gemini 3
d)
Apollo 11
19.
How many high tides does Virginia experience each day?
a)
4
b)
2
c)
1
d)
3
20.
Telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope are put into orbit around the Earth because...
a)
heavy rainfall and pavement radiation from Earth affecting images
b)
air traffic and magnetic interference from Earth distorting images
c)
light pollution and atmospheric interference from Earth distort images
d)
carbon dioxide and human overpopulation from Earth affect images
21.
The only reusable manned space vehicle has been the...
a)
Space Shuttle
b)
Apollo
c)
Gemini
d)
Voyager
22.
The first country to land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth was
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
U.S.A.
d)
China
23.
The first man-made satellite launched from Earth to complete a successful orbit was
a)
Sputnik
b)
Apollo 11
c)
Voyager
d)
Explorer 1
24.
The space program that involved humans walking on the Moon
a)
Mercury
b)
Gemini
c)
Voyager
d)
Apollo
25.
The telescope in space that takes pictures of stars, galaxies, and other objects in space
a)
James Webb telescope
b)
Hubble Space telescope
c)
John's Reflecting telescope
d)
Simmons Refracting telescope
26.
An object that is sent into space on a mission to explore planets and the solar system and relays information back to Earth
a)
Satellite
b)
Space ship
c)
Space probe
d)
Space shuttle
27.
The image shown represents which Moon phase?
a)
Waxing gibbous
b)
Waning gibbous
c)
Waning crescent
d)
Waxing crescent
28.
Evidence supports the existence of water ice on the Moon. Where did it come from?
a)
Astronauts left it there
b)
Meteors hitting the Moon's surface
c)
Freak rainstorm on the Moon
d)
Comets crashing into the Moon
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