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The Universe: Unit 3.1
The Universe: Unit 3.1
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This Quiz includes questions on the Sun, the Stars, all planets in our solar system, and satellites.
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1
Ms. Palmer is Fan-freaking-tastic
False
True
2
What step is #10 on the evolution of a star diagram?
Planetary Nebula
Black Hole
Neutron Star
Main Sequence Star
3
If a star is three times the size of the sun, what will be produced after star death?
Neutron Star
White Dwarf
Main Sequence Star
Black Hole
4
How many poles does Earth have?
1
2
9
4
5
Which planet is cold, dark, and is whipped by supersonic winds?
Uranus
Neptune
Earth
Mars
6
How is the sun powered?
Nuclear Fusion
Volcanic Eruptions
Coal
7
Pluto should be a planet.
False
True
8
_____________ is the plot used to show characteristics of stars.
Histogram Diagram
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
Absolute Magnitude Diagram
Inheritance Probability Diagram
9
Which planet has a Great Red Spot storm that has been reacting for centuries?
Jupiter
Uranus
Venus
Mars
10
Which planet appears to be spinning on its side?
Mars
Uranus
Saturn
11
Which planet has a thick atmosphere that traps heat?
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
Mars
12
The process where the inner region of a dense core collapses at a slow rate is referred to as ___________________.
Subduction
Decomposition
Formulation
Accretion
13
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
The Sun
Mars
Jupiter
Uranus
14
Which planet is not a gas giant?
Saturn
Venus
Uranus
Neptune
15
A Stars development depends on its ________________.
Length
Color
Mass
Height
16
Which planet is known for being dusty, cold, and has a thin atmosphere?
Mars
Venus
Earth
Neptune
17
Which spacecraft traveled past the distance of our solar system?
The Lunar Reconnaissance
Artemis 2
Voyager 1
Artemis 1
18
What is a satellite?
An object that moves around a larger object.
The moon and only the moon
An object with similar characteristics to a star.
19
How many stars are in the solar system?
100
1
1,000,000
20
What type of galaxy do we live in?
Elliptical Galaxy
Irregular Galaxy
Spiral Galaxy
21
Which planet has large rings surrounding it?
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Earth
22
What types of explosion erupted to form the birthplace of our sun?
Supernova
Plasma Field
Solar Flare
Black Hole
23
In which state of matter is the Sun's core?
Solid
Gas
Plasma
Liquid
24
How many years do we have until the sun dies?
1,000,000
13,000,000,000
5,000,000,000
25
What is step #4 on the star evolution diagram?
Red Giant
Planetary Nebula
Protostar
White Dwarf
26
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
Neptune
27
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
Venus
Uranus
Jupiter
28
What temperature must a pre main sequence star reach in order to become a main sequence star?
18,000,000
100 degrees F
18,000 degrees F
100,000,000
29
The sun will demolish all planets in a fiery death when it dies.
False
True
30
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
Earth
Mars
Neptune
