11/16 Stargazing Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Earth
Mars
Mercury
Venus
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of these planets is known as the Red Planet?
Earth
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What will happen to the planet Uranus today (16 November, 2024)?
Uranus will be at its closest point to the Sun, known as perihelion.
Uranus will reach opposition, making it visible throughout the night and appearing brightest in the sky.
Uranus will cross the Earth's orbit and become visible in the morning sky only.
Uranus will be at its furthest point from Earth, making it faint and difficult to observe.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following constellations contains the brightest star in the night sky?
Ursa Major (大熊座)
Orion (獵戶座)
Scorpius (天蠍座)
Canis Major (大犬座)
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
What is the term for a star that suddenly increases in brightness and then fades?
Supernova
Red Giant
White Dwarf
Neutron Star
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary component of the Sun?
Hydrogen
Helium
Carbon
Nitrogen
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Approximately how old is the universe according to the Big Bang theory?
12.8 billion years
13.8 billion years
14.8 billion years
15.8 billion years
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
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