Universe Quiz for Sixth Graders

What is the study of space, stars, planets, etcetera?

• Biology
• Geology
• Chemistry
• Astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Pick three things that describe space.

• It is dark

• There is no friction

• It is a vacuum

• There is absolutely no gravity

• There are never extreme temperatures

What is a star system with billions of stars?

• galaxy
• asteroid belt
• constellation
• solar system
• Nebulae

What are the clouds of dust and ash in space?

• Black holes
• Comets
• Galaxies
• Asteroids
• Nebulae

What type of galaxy is this?

• More information needed
• Andromeda galaxy
• Spiral galaxy
• Elliptical galaxy
• Irregular galaxy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What type of galaxy is this?

• Andromeda galaxy
• More information needed
• Irregular galaxy
• Elliptical galaxy
• Spiral galaxy

What type of galaxy is this?

• Barred spiral galaxy
• Irregular galaxy
• Elliptical galaxy
• Cannot determine without more information
• Spiral galaxy

What type of galaxy is this?

• Irregular galaxy
• Elliptical galaxy
• Spiral galaxy
• More information needed

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What are the stars that outline imaginary pictures?

• Asteroids
• Planets
• Galaxies
• Constellations
• Nebulae

What is the North Star called?

• Polaris
• Vega
• Alpha Centauri
• Draco

• Sirius