Nebulae
The Beginning
Ancient
Galaxies
Other
100
How many types of nebulae are there?
4
100
What theory says the universe began from a giant fireball that exploded?
Big Bang Theory
100
Which model thought the Earth was at the center of the universe?
Geocentric
100
What type of galaxy do we live in?
Spiral
100
Which type of galaxy contains both the smallest and largest galaxy in the universe?
Elliptical
200
What type of nebulae reflects light making it look blue?
Reflection nebulae
200
How many years ago did the Universe begin?
14 billion years ago
200
Which model though the sun was at the center of the universe?
Heliocentric
200
What are the 3 types of galaxies?
Spiral, Irregular, Elliptical
200
What is the name of the largest object in the universe (movie)
Cosmic Web
300
Which nebulae gets its name from the round shape?
Planetary nebulae
300
Who studies the universe?
Astronomers
300
Which Greek philosopher thought the Earth was round?
Aristotle
300
Which type of galaxy contains little to no dust/gas?
Irregular
300
Lyman Alpha Blobs are filled with
gas/heat
400
Which nebulae gives off light making it glow red/pink?
Emission nebulae
400
How many years ago did the Milky Way galaxy form?
10 billion years ago.
400
What causes the retrograde motion of mars?
Earth spins faster than Mars.
400
Which type of galaxy contains mostly young blue stars?
Spiral
400
True or False: The universe is expanding at a constant rate.
True
500
Which nebulae is a dense cloud?
Absoption nebulae
500
Put these in order from smallest to largest: sun, atoms, universe, solar system, Earth, galaxy
atoms, Earth, sun, solar system, galaxy, universe
500
Which geometric shape is the orbit of Earth?
Oval
500
What type of galaxy has no regular shape?
Irregular
500
Light years are how far ________ travels in _______ _______.
Light years are how far light travels in one year.
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