Past the Solar System
Life
Stars and Rocks
Planets
Black Holes and NASA
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What type of planet is Pluto classified as?
A dwarf planet.
100
Why do we need a helmet in space?
There is no air pressure.
100
A number of meteoroids flying at a high speed towards Earth could be called a Meteor what?
Meteoroid shower.
100
Which is the closer to the sun; Mercury or Mars?
Mercury!
100
True or false: Time slows down in black holes.
True.
200
The most believed theory about the start of the universe, involving a giant explosion, is called what?
The Big Bang Theory
200
An astronaut needs to excerise about how many hows a day in space? a) 0.5 b) 2 c) 3.5
b) 2 hours.
200
What is a constellation?
A constellation is a group of stars which join to make an imaginary figure.
200
Is Saturn a gas planet?
Yes.
200
The opposite of a Black Hole is said to be a... (hypothetically)
A white hole.
300
Planets outside our solar system are called?
Extrasolar planets.
300
Judging by the rocks on Mars, astronomers now believe that what source used to be there?
Water.
300
About how many Earths could you fit in the sun? a) 1 million b) 10 million c) 100 million
a) 1 million
300
Which planet has the most moons?
Jupiter with 63.
300
Recently, NASA sent a robot named Curiousity to where in space?
Mars.
400
Things 3.3 million light years away from Earth, are continuing to move away from us at what speed? a) 7.3 kph b) 73 kph c) 730 kph
b) 73 kph
400
How cold is it on Jupiter? a) About -20 degrees b) About -60 degrees c) About -100 degrees
c) About -100 degrees
400
What is a star's explosion called?
A supernova.
400
All planets spin in an anti-clockwise direction except one; what planet is this?
Venus
400
What strong force is required to make a black hole?
Gravity. A strong force of gravity is needed.
500
If you were to drive through the end of the universe on one side, what would happen?
You would come out on the opposite side upside down.
500
What is the longest time someone has stayed in space for? a) 223 days b) 355 days c) 437 days
c) 437 days
500
Luminosity is a word referring to a star's...
Brightness.
500
What is the acronymn used to remember the order of the planets?
MoVE M(Y)J SUN
500
NASA stands for what?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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