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Structure of Universe

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A theory that says the universe began as a small point that expanded rapidly about 13.7 billion years ago.

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Singularity Theory

c)

Galaxy Theory

2.

What kind of galaxy is this?

a)

Ring

b)

Irregular

c)

Spiral

d)

Elliptical 

3.

What type of galaxy do we live in?

a)

Spiral

b)

Elliptical

c)

Irregular

d)

Coaxial

4.

A galaxy which is either spherical (ball like) or a flattened disk is a ___ galaxy.

a)

elliptical

b)

humanoid

c)

irregular

d)

spiral

5.

To study something as vast as the universe and its structures, scientists often find it helpful to organize information in a simplified visual form. Which of the following represents structures of the universe in order from largest to smallest?

a)

universe-->galaxy-->solar system-->planet

b)

solar system-->universe-->planet-->galaxy

c)

planet-->galaxy-->solar system-->universe

d)

planet-->solar system-->galaxy-->universe

6.

Karina, Brady and Brandon are discussing the sizes of different celestial bodies. They have three circles drawn in the sand on the beach, each representing a different celestial body: solar systems, galaxies, and the universe. How can they rearrange the words to correctly match the diagram in terms of sizes in space?

a)

Solar systems in the largest circle, then galaxies, followed by the universe in the smallest circle.

b)

Universe in the largest circle, then galaxies, followed by the solar systems in the smallest circle.

c)

Galaxies in the largest circle, then universe, followed by the solar systems in the smallest circle.

d)

The diagram is already correct.

7.

Which of the following contains billions of galaxies?

a)

star

b)

nebula

c)

universe

d)

. solar system

8.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between components of the universe?

a)

Stars always contain galaxies

b)

Galaxies contain many stars

c)

Stars contain several nebulae

d)

Nebulae contain many galaxies

9.

Which of these is never ending?

a)

solar system

b)

planet

c)

universe

d)

galaxy

10.

A galaxy that does not have a regular shape?

a)

Spiral

b)

Elliptical

c)

Irregular

d)

Quasar

11.

All of space and everything in it.

a)

planet

b)

solar system

c)

galaxy

d)

universe

12.

Which of the following is the largest?

a)

star

b)

universe

c)

cluster

d)

galaxy

13.

Stars are made of mostly which two gases?

a)

Hydrogen and Nitrogen

b)

Hydrogen and Helium

c)

Hydrogen and Oxygen

d)

Hydrogen and Carbon

14.

Clusters and superclusters are areas throughout the universe, where galaxies are .....

a)

densely concentrated.

b)

less concentrated

c)

at the same distance from each other

15.

A ..... is a large collection of stars, gas, and dust

a)

moon

b)

star

c)

planet

d)

galaxy

16.

What is the largest known structure in the universe?

a)

A) Galaxy

b)

B) Solar System

c)

C) Supercluster

d)

D) Universe

17.

Which of the following is a method used by astronomers to measure the distance to nearby stars?

a)

A) Parallax

b)

B) Redshift

c)

C) Doppler Effect

d)

D) Spectroscopy

18.

What is the primary component of dark matter in the universe?

a)

A) Neutrinos

b)

B) WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles)

c)

C) Photons

d)

D) Electrons

19.

Which of the following best describes a black hole?

a)

A) A region of space with strong magnetic fields

b)

B) A star that has exploded

c)

C) A region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape

d)

D) A large asteroid

20.

What is the cosmic microwave background radiation?

a)

A) Radiation from the sun

b)

B) Remnant heat from the Big Bang

c)

C) Light from distant galaxies

d)

D) Emissions from black holes

21.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a spiral galaxy?

a)

A) It has no defined shape

b)

B) It is spherical

c)

C) It has a flat, rotating disk with arms

d)

D) It is composed mostly of dark matter

22.

What is the main force that holds galaxies together?

a)

A) Electromagnetic force

b)

B) Gravitational force

c)

C) Nuclear force

d)

D) Weak force

23.

Which of the following is true about the expansion of the universe?

a)

A) It is slowing down

b)

B) It is speeding up

c)

C) It has stopped

d)

D) It is constant

24.

What is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky?

a)

A) Galaxy

b)

B) Constellation

c)

C) Nebula

d)

D) Cluster

25.

Which of the following elements is most abundant in the universe?

a)

A) Oxygen

b)

B) Carbon

c)

C) Hydrogen

d)

D) Helium