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Astrophysics 5

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Astronomers believe there are __________ of galaxies in the universe.

a)

hundreds

b)

billions

2.

Do we have a satellite that orbits the sun?

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

What is the name of the spacecraft that is currently furthest from Earth?

a)

Voyager 1

b)

Hubble telescope

4.

Voyager 1 is a space probe. What does a space probe do?

a)

It transports astronauts.

b)

It explores space.

5.

What is the shape of our galaxy, the Milky Way?

a)

Elliptical

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

6.

Can we see the Milky Way from Earth?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Put the following in order from biggest to smallest.

a)

Galaxy, star, universe, planetary system, planet.

b)

Universe, galaxy, planetary system, star, planet.

8.

Both comets and asteroids orbit the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which planet is closest to the sun?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

10.

Which planet is hottest?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

11.

The ______________ is a CD containing a collection of 'sounds from Earth'

a)

Golden Disk

b)

Silver Disk

c)

Bronze Disk

12.

A golden disk was placed on ...

a)

Hubble telescope

b)

James Webb telescope

c)

Voyager 1 & 2

13.

At which point is the comet moving fastest?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Can we see satellites from Earth without using a telescope?

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

Can we see comets from Earth without using a telescope?

a)

Yes

b)

No

16.

Can we see other planets from Earth, without using a telescope?

a)

Yes

b)

No