Stars, Galaxies & the Universe Quiz

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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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Dominic Martinez
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main characteristics used to classify stars?
Distance, Composition, Rotation, Velocity
Magnitude, Spectrum, Diameter, Gravity
Mass, Density, Luminosity, Age
Size, Temperature, Brightness, Color
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a white dwarf?
A small, dense star left behind after a star fizzles out.
A massive star on the verge of a supernova
A giant star with a large luminosity
Mr. Martinez before he works on his tan.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a neutron star?
Material that forms after a supernova
The remains of the most massive stars that collapse into black holes
A star with a blue-white hot core
A small star with a low surface temperature
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a star cluster?
A group of stars with similar temperatures
Stars formed together at the same time
A cluster of stars with varying brightness
A collection of stars with different sizes
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a nebula made of?
Gas and dust
Rocks and minerals
Ice and water
Molten lava
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of an elliptical galaxy?
Young stars and distorted shape
Flat disk and spiral arms
Lots of gas and dust
Mostly old stars
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Milky Way galaxy classified as?
Barred-spiral
Irregular
Elliptical
Lenticular
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
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