Astronomy Pre-Test

Which organization oversees our space observatories?

• Space X

• JPL/NASA

• Space Force

• Air Force

As we look farther into space, what is also true?

• We see dead people

• We look farther back in time

• We see more colors

• We see less galaxies

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Which telescopes are the best for looking out into space?

• Space telescopes of visible light

• Reflecting telescopes in Chile

• Space telescopes of all types of light

• Radio Telescopes in the desert

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

How many hours is a billion seconds?

• 277,777 hours

• a year of seconds

• 
  24 hours

• 10,000 hours

What is a hypothesis?

• an observed phenomena

• a math problem

• a proven observation

• a testable prediction

Which is closer to you?

• the Sun

• a hemisphere

• the universe

• the Orion arm of the galaxy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is a theory?

• a provable fact

• one person's opinion

• an observation

• A statement supported by evidence but not either observable or repeatable.

What is the shortest space measurement?

• a light year

• Astronomical unit

• parsec

• 300 km

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is a fact?

• a statement that can be proven

• someone's opinion

• a statement posted by many people on social media

• a statement based on ancient legends

What is a scientific law?

• an observed occurrence that happens every 120 years

• A statement that is consistently observable and repeatable.

• an agreed upon decision by a group of people

• a strong opinion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1