Introduction to Space Study Guide

Introduction to Space Study Guide

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Introduction to Space Study Guide

Introduction to Space Study Guide

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, HS-PS2-4

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Alesia Adams

Used 7+ times

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What unit is used to measure large distances in space?

Kilometer

Light-year

Astronomical Unit (AU)

Mile

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What holds a star together?

Electromagnetic forces

Pressure from nuclear reactions

Gravity

Light waves

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the electromagnetic spectrum?

A collection of stars in a galaxy

A range of all electromagnetic waves arranged by frequency and wavelength

The distance light travels in a year

A method for measuring distances between planets

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What was the first technology that allowed humans to observe distant objects in space?

Rovers

Space suits

Telescope

International Space Station

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How has space exploration benefited Florida?

Increased number of animals

Improved space suits for astronauts

Boosted economy through tourism and industries

Decreased employment opportunities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is a galaxy composed of?

Solar systems, stars, and gas clouds held together by gravity

Only solar systems

Planets that orbit other planets

Black holes and comets

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the Milky Way?

A constellation

The galaxy containing our solar system

The only galaxy in the universe

A cluster of asteroids

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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