Universe, Galaxies and Solar System Assessment

Evidence shows that stars and galaxies are moving away from Earth, some faster than others, which BEST suggests that the universe_________________

• is shrinking.

• is expanding.

• was not formed by a big bang

• has always been the same size.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Light from objects that are moving toward Earth shift toward the blue end of the spectrum. Light from objects moving away from Earth shift toward the red end of the spectrum. This wave concept is known as what?

• Reflection of light

• Kepler's empirical laws

• Refraction of light

• The Red Shift

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Which theory do many astronomers believe explains that the universe began with a period of extreme and rapid expansion?

• Big Bang Theory

• Radiation Theory

• Red Shift Theory

• Butterfly Effect Theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

The sun contains _______our mass in the Solar System.

• Most

• One third

• two third

• half

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What type of galaxy is shown in the picture?

• Irregular

• Quasar

• Spiral

• Elliptical

Which of the following correctly lists the structures in space from smallest to largest?

• star, galaxy, solar system, universe

• star, solar system, galaxy, universe

• star, solar system, universe, galaxy

• star, universe, solar system, galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Galaxies are classified according to their

• smell

• shape

• size

• Age

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus are the outer planets in our Solar System. They outer planets are also known as the

1. 1. _________ giants,

2. 2. ________ planets, or

   3.___________ planets.

What is the largest object in our SOLAR SYSTEM?

• Galaxy

• Moon

• Planet

• Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The planets in our solar system have nearly circular orbits. What is the scientific name for this?

• Circles

• Ovals

• Orbits

• Elliptical