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Space Science Test Quiz! (Space Tools, Solar System, Universe)
Space Science Test Quiz! (Space Tools, Solar System, Universe)
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1
What type of tool is used by traveling far beyond Earth's orbit?
Satellite
Spectroscope
Lander
Space Probe
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The tails of a comet
Points in the direction it is coming from.
Points away from the sun.
points north
Points in the direction it is heading.
3
What type of Galaxy is this?
Elliptical Galaxy
Spiral Galaxy
Bared Galaxy
Irregular Galaxy
4
What type of Galaxy is this?
Spiral Galaxy
Elliptical Galaxy
Irregular Galaxy
Bared Galaxy
5
Ceres is...
A comet in the Oort cloud
An asteroid in the Oort cloud
The largest comet in the Kuiper Belt
A dwarf planet in the asteroid belt
6
Why do we put telescopes in space?
We put toys into space to get a clearer view of the Universe.
We put Dababy into space to get a clearer view of the Universe.
We put telescopes into space to get a clearer view of the Universe.
We put the imposter into space to get a clearer view of the Universe.
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How do refracting telescopes work?
Telescope use mirrors instead of lenses to focus the light.
Telescope uses a convex lens at each end of a long tube to focus light.
Telescope use mirrors instead of lenses to unfocus the light.
Telescope uses a concave lens at each end of a long tube to focus light.
8
What is a comet's nucleus made out of?
Rock
metal
Ice and dust
candy
9
A spectroscope
combines
wavelengths, and astronomers are able to use these wavelengths to form the composition of stars.
False
True
10
Order galaxies, the universe, and solar systems from SMALLEST to GREATEST
Universe, Galaxies, Solar Systems
Polar Systems, Walaxies, Oniverse
Galaxies, Solar Systems, Universe
Solar Systems, Galaxies, Universe
11
What type of galaxy is Earth in? Where is it located within that galaxy?
In a spiral galaxy. Located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way.
In a irregular galaxy. Located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way.
In a elliptical galaxy. Located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way.
The Earth isn't in a galaxy and is located on Earth.
12
A black hole is a place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light can not get out.
False
True
13
Which space object is larger? - Meteoroid
True
False
14
What is Red-Shift and how is it related to the expanding of the universe?
The dark source is moving away from the observer. Galaxies are moving away.
The light source is moving away from the observer. Galaxies are moving away
Light source is moving away from the observer. Galaxies are moving toward.
The light source is moving away from the observer. Galaxies are not moving.
15
Asteroids are made out of...
Gases like hydrogen and helium
Ice and dust
Rock and metal
Coma, helium cloud, nucleus
16
Fill out the chart that highlights the differences between inner and outer planets.
Inner: 1.) Closer to Earth, bigger, rockier. 2.) Faster orbits 3.)has rings
Inner: 1.) Closer to Sun, smaller, rockier. 2.) Faster orbits 3.) no rings
Outer: 1.) Closer to Sun, smaller, rockier. 2.) Slower orbits 3.) no rings
Outer: 1.) Slower orbits and spins 2.)Many moons 3.) has rings
17
What type of Galaxy is this?
Irregular Galaxy
Bared Galaxy
Elliptical Galaxy
Spiral Galaxy
18
What is the layer that surrounds the nucleus of the comet called?
Outer nucleus
Asteroid
Coma
Hydrogen Cloud
19
What is a light-year? Why do scientists use light-years for distances between stars in space?
The distance light travels in one year. Use light-years because it's faster
The distance light travels in two years. Use light-years because its slower
The distance light travels in six years. Use light-years because its crazy.
The distance light travels in nine years. Use light-years because it's fun.
20
Meteors are often seen as what?
Stars
IDK :(
UR MOM :)
Fast-moving streaks of light
21
A small space rock that makes it into Earth’s surface without burning up is called a ...
Meteoroid
Meteor
Meteorite
Asteroid
22
What is the difference between an elliptical galaxy and an irregular galaxy?
Elliptical has a flattened, round shape while all Irregular look different.
IDK :)
All Elliptical look different while Irregular has a flattened, round shape.
There is no difference
23
How do you feel for the test?
I'M GONNA FAIL!!!! NEED TO STUDY MOREEEEEEEEEEEE
DIS STUFF KINDA HARD BUT I MOSTLY GOT IT!
I GOT THIS! EASY PEASY!!!
PLS HELP! HOW DO YOU DO DIS???!!
24
How do reflecting telescopes work?
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors instead of lenses to focus the light.
Refracting telescopes use mirrors instead of lenses to focus the light.
Reflecting telescopes use lenses instead of mirrors to focus the light.
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors instead of lenses to unfocus the light.
25
Where are most asteroids in our solar system located?
Headed straight towards Earth!
Orbiting the Sun in between Mars and Jupiter
In the Kuiper Belt
In the Oort Cloud
26
Unknown "X" has elements most like what other star?
Sun
Canopus
Betelgeuse
Rigel
27
What are the chances we will be hit by a major asteroid in the future?
75%
50%
100%
10%
28
What is the Big Bang Theory? What evidence do scientists use to support this theory?
How astronomers explain the way the universe began. The MBCR is evidence.
How astronomers explain the way the universe began. The CBMR is evidence.
How astronomers explain the way the universe began. The CMBR is evidence.
How astronomers explain the way the universe began. The RMBC is evidence.
29
A Galaxy is a group of stars, gases, and space dust that's held together by gravity.
True
False
30
Which unknown star has a temperature closest to 3200 degrees celsius?
Unknown Y
Unknown Z
Unknown R
Unknown X
