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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the most accurate description of the relationship between componenets of the universe?A star contain a few galaxiesSolar systems contain many galaxiesGalaxies contain many starsStars contain several solar systems
- 2. Multiple ChoiceGravity is responsible for which of the following characteristics of a galaxy?The motion of the objects within iThe size of its largest starIts location within the universeThe color of light it emits
- 3. Multiple ChoiceEarth and its solar system are a part of which of the following galaxies?AndromedaBlack EyeMilky WayCartwheel
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes a galaxy? A galaxy is –the ending of the life cycle of all super massive stars in the universe.a massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.a visible body of liquid or frozen crystal droplets suspended above a planetary surface.the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters Earth’s atmosphere.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three shapes galaxies take?spiral, circular, ellipticalelliptical, irregular, pancake shapedspiral, elliptical, irregularirregular spiral, flat
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe Milky Way is ________________________.A gas cloud in the solar systemA gas cloud in the galaxy of which the sun is a memberThe galaxy of which the sun is a memberA nearby galaxy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen an astronaut approaches a black hole ______________ occurs.It moves in a chaotic motion with no patternHe rotates around the galactic centerHe becomes stretched and spaghettification occursBlack holes are so massive that scientists are still researching what happens.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAt the center of most, if not all galaxies is a…Giant sunGiant black holeA big bangA small sun
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat are stars mainly made of?Dust particlesHot LiquidHot GasRock
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name given to the event that formed the Universe?The Big BurstThe Big BangThe Loud ExplosionThe Fizzy Pop
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow do black holes form?When planets collideWhen comets strike planetsWhen asteroids hit starsWhen giant stars explode
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a supernova?A formation of a galaxyAn explosion of a huge starThe outer portion of a black holeA type of star
- 13. Multiple ChoiceEver since the Big Bang, the universe has been expanding...At a constant rateAnd constantly acceleratingAt different ratesExponentially
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat are clusters?When planets collideA group of 32 galaxiesA type of energy that stars produceGroups of 10 to 100 galaxies formed due to the pull of gravity
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Big Bang Model of cosmology, our universe started as an infinitely hot, small point...4.20 billion years ago13.73 billion years ago700. 21 million years ago65.87 million years ago
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