Unit 3: The Solar System and the Universe

Question 1

What is a meteoroid that reaches Earth's surface called?

Accepted Answer

meteorite

Question 2

Galaxies with no symmetrical shapes are called...

Accepted Answer

irregular

Question 3

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 4

These two types of galaxies are very similar, but differ in their center's shape.

Accepted Answer

spiral and barred spiral

Question 5

Stars look larger to us if they are...

Accepted Answer

closer to Earth

Question 6

The Great Dark Spot can be found on this planet.

Accepted Answer

Neptune

Question 7

Which of the following is a chunk of rock passing through Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

meteor

Question 8

Why are galaxies brightest in the center?

Accepted Answer

There are more stars concentrated in the center.

Question 9

What is one thing all of the planets of our solar system have in common?

Accepted Answer

they all rotate on an axis

Question 10

One characteristic of the outer planets is...

Accepted Answer

they have many moons.

Question 11

What type of galaxy can look like a sphere, or smashed down globe?

Accepted Answer

elliptical

Question 12

What tool would be used to look at details of a small area of the sky?

Accepted Answer

a telescope

Question 13

How many stars are found in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 14

Which of the following planets has a large solid core?

Accepted Answer

Venus

Question 15

What is found between the inner and outer planets?

Accepted Answer

asteroids

Questions 15