Stars
Stars
Stars
Stars
Stars
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What was the main event that scientists theorize formed the Universe? A-The Milk Way B- a black hole C-The Big Bang D- the electromagnetic spectrum
What is C, The Big Bang
100
How do stars transform and release their energy? A-Nuclear Fusion B-Nuclear Fission C-Osmosis D- Photosynthesis
What is A Nuclear Fusion
100
What are the two most common Elements in the Universe? A- Carbon and Hydrogen B- Nitrogen and Oxygen C- Helium and Iron D- Hydrogen and Helium
What is D Hydrogen and Helium
100
What is the next stage in our Sun's lifecycle? A- main sequence B- black hole C- white dwarf D- red giant
What is D red giant
100
Which is in order from smallest to largest A- galaxy, planet, solar-system, universe B- planet, galaxy, solar-system, universe C- planet, solar-system, galaxy, universe D- solar-system, planet, universe, galaxy
What is C planet, solar-system, galaxy, universe
200
Which is not a method astronomers use to study the universe? A- using visible light B- collecting samples of stars C- using radio waves D- using unmanned spacecraft
What is B, collecting samples from stars
200
What is a light year, and why do we use it?
What is A light year is a distance light can travel in one year in a vacuum of space. We use this to measure distance due to the vastness of space.
200
Carbon is essential element for all living things, where did it come from?
What is Carbon and all other elements formed as the result of the big bang.
200
One day on Earth is approximately 24 hours. This is because the Earth spins on its Axis. What is this movement called? A- rotation B- revolution C- inertia D- free fall
What is A rotation
200
How long does it take for the earth to make one revolution? A- 24 hours B- 365 days C- 30 days D- 40 Weeks
What is B, 365 days.
300
Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune are all examples of what type of object? A- stars B- suns C-planets D- satellites
What is C planets
300
What shape typically describes the orbit of planets in our solar system? A- star B- square C- circle D- ellipse
What is D, ellipse
300
What object has the largest gravitational pull in our solar system? A- Sun B- Earth C- Moon D- Jupiter
What is A, Sun
300
Planets that are nearest to the Sun, have solid surfaces and are Earth-like, are known as what term? A- dwarf planets B- Jovian C- terrestrial D- satellites
What is C, terrestrial
300
Is this a statement of Kepler's law of motion, true or false? "The square of a planet's orbital period is proportional to the cube of the planets semi-major axis"
What is true
400
What is the main source of energy for our solar system? A- Jupiter B- The Sun C- background radiation D- Milky Way
What is B, the Sun.
400
What were three things that made Pluto be classified as a dwarf planet?
What is Pluto has an irregular orbit, it is similar or smaller in size to other objects in the Kuiper Belt, Pluto is smaller than moons of many other planets.
400
What are three things that the suns radiation does to our planet?
What is Solar weather such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections can overwhelm power grids and electrical components of our equipment, ultraviolet radiation from the sun can penetrate our atmosphere and cause sun burns, and multiple forms of electromagnetic radiation would be very harmful if we were not protected by our atmosphere.
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