Astronomy 9th period

What is another name for a shooting star?

• Blue star

• Meteor

• Constellation

• Estrella

What is a lunar eclipse?

• When the moon circles the Earth

• When the moon is between the sun and Earth

• When the moon goes behind the Earth's shadow

• A pizza topping

The two main elements of a star are:

• Hydrogen and oxygen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Helium and oxygen

• Hydrogen and carbon

Who was the first man in space?

• Yugi Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• John Glenn

• Alan Shepard

What does special relativity explain?

• The connection of space, time, and the speed of light

• The connection of planets and gravity

• How wormholes connect distant galaxies

• All of the above

Where did the concept of the zodiac originate?

• London, England

• Babylonian astrology

• Roman astrology

• Capricorn

How many total constellations are there?

• 88

• 71

• 67

• 8

Neptune (the god of the oceans and sea) the planet has a distinct feature of misty clouds that resembles what early element to give it its name?

• Fire

• Earth

• Water

• Air

Which of the following best describes what the Milky Way is scientifically?

• A spiral in the sky

• A galaxy made up of stars, gas, and dust

• A group of stars

• A candy bar

Which color of star is the coldest?

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

• Red