Universe Quiz

What is the study of the universe called?

• Geology

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

What is the universe also called?

• Cosmos

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the name for big, empty spaces in the universe?

• Oceans

• Voids

• Mountains

• Forests

What do some scientists today think the shape of the universe is?

• Flat

• Round

• Square

• Cylindrical

What is the estimated width of the observable universe?

• 1 trillion light-years

• 500 billion light-years

• 100 million light-years

• 93 billion light-years

What is the percentage of space that is occupied by planets, stars, and galaxies?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 5%

What is the name for the study of the universe?

• Sociology

• Cosmology

• Psychology

• Geography

What is the universe constantly doing as it expands?

• Far away galaxies are staying in the same position

• Far away galaxies are moving further away from Earth

• Far away galaxies are disappearing

• Far away galaxies are moving closer to Earth

What is the estimated time it takes for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth?

• 8 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 week

• 1 day

What is the name for the big, empty spaces in the universe?

• Forests

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Voids