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An #astronomy Quiz to introduce the topic to an elective course
Flashcards
30 cards
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Practice quiz
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Questions
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1
Comets are made from...
ice and dust
hydrogen and helium
rocks
diamonds
2
What would happen if our magnetic field disappeared?
your cellphones/technologies wouldn't work
The aurora would change colors
Everyone would die immediately
batteries would blow up
3
What is an astronomical unit (AU)?
the distance between the sun and moon
the distance between the earth and the moon
the distance between the earth and the sun
4
Which planet has the most moons?
Jupiter
Mercury
Earth
Saturn
5
There are probably ________Galaxies in our Universe
Billions
76
One
Hundreds
6
Who was the first person on the moon?
Alan Shepard
Buzz Aldrin
Neil Armstrong
John Glenn
7
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Venus
Earth
Mars
Mercury
8
What shape galaxy do we live in?
Circle
Spiral
Square
Poop emoji
9
There are the same # of stars in Milky Way as connections between the brain cells in our head.
True
False
10
How long does it take a photon of light to travel from the Sun to the Earth?
1 minute
30 seconds
3 minutes 10 seconds
8 minutes 20 seconds
11
Which astronomy movie would you want to see the most?
The Martian
Gravity
Apollo 13
Interstellar
12
What is the SI system?
The scientific method
formula for density
social injustice
the metric system
13
How many planets are CURRENTLY in our Solar system?
9
10
8
13
14
What evidence do scientists use to explain the big bang theory?
planets orbit stars
galaxies are moving away from each other
There are so many stars
galaxies are moving towards each other
15
How old is the universe?
14 billion years
14 million years
14 thousand years
16
This famous music cover is illustrating what scientific principle?
Refraction
Magnetism
Magnification
Reflection
17
E=...
MC Squared
MC yo mama
MC triangulated
MC circled
18
When do astronomers use light years?
measuring distances beyond our solar system
measuring distance within our solar system
to determine how many days are in a year
19
What do people call the side of the moon you can not see?
The other side
The mysterous side
The dark side
The unknown side
20
What forms of electomagnetic radiation are released from the sun?
infrared
visual light
all
ultraviolet
21
_______ is widely considered a pseudoscience. (no evidence)
Astronomy
Phyiscs
Earth Science
Astrology
22
Have human beings set foot on Mars?
Yes
No
Maybe
23
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Moon
Sun
Polaris
Rigel
24
The song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is scientifically inaccurate because
Stars do not twinkle
No, it is scientifically accurate
Stars aren't that high in the sky
Stars don't shine bright
25
What is the scientific study of the universe called?
astronomy
meteorology
astrology
cosmology
26
Mars is the hottest planet.
False
True
The planets are all the same temperature
27
How do you feel about this Quiz?
Ok, I only knew a few but am excited to learn!
Easy, I want to be challenged more!
Hard, I am scared to learn these topics in class
Fun, this put me in a better mood today!
28
What is the brightest star in the sky?
Betelgeuse
Andromeda
Orion
Sirius
29
What is the name of the first satellite sent into space?
Telestar
International Space Station
Sputnik
Obi One Kanobi
30
What type of eclipse occurred on August 21, 2017?
Black Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Earth Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
