Amazing Space Facts Quiz level 1

How many Earths can fit inside the Sun?

• 1.3 million

• 1700

• 2.3 billion

• 1000

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What is the diameter of UY Scuti compared to the Sun?

• About 1.3 million kilometers

• 1700 times the Sun's radius

• About 2.3 million kilometers

• 2.3 billion kilometers

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What color are sunsets on Mars?

• Blue

• Red

• Orange

• Yellow

Why do sunsets on Mars appear blue?

• Because of the blue sand

• Due to scattering of blue light by dust

• Mars has a blue atmosphere

• Because of water on Mars

Which moon in our Solar System looks like a pizza?

• Callisto

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Io

Why is there no sound in space?

• Because space is a vacuum

• Space is too cold for sound

• Sound waves are too slow in space

• There are no ears in space

How do astronauts communicate in space?

• They cannot communicate

• Using radios

• Shouting loudly

• Using sign language

Which planet spins backwards?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

Why might Venus spin backwards?

• It's actually spinning forwards

• It was hit by a large object

• It slowed down and started spinning the other way

• All planets spin backwards

Which planet spins on its side?

• Earth

• Uranus

• Venus

• Mars