Quiz on Universe and Atmosphere

What is the Universe?

• A system of planets orbiting the Sun

• The Milky Way galaxy only

• Everything that exists, including matter, energy, and space

• Only stars and galaxies

What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

• The shape of galaxies

• The origin of the Universe around 13.8 billion years ago

• The formation of black holes

• The structure of the Solar System

Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Irregular

• None of the above

What is found in the Kuiper Belt?

• Rocky asteroids

• Dwarf planets and icy objects

• Gas giants

• Only comets

What is the primary composition of stars?

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon and oxygen

• Dust and gas

• Dark matter

Which celestial body has a gravitational pull so strong that light cannot escape it?

• Nebula

• Black hole

• Planet

• Star

What protects life on Earth from solar winds?

• The magnetic field

• The water cycle

• The atmosphere's oxygen

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

What causes Earth's seasons?

• Its distance from the Sun

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• Earth's rotation

What is true during an equinox?

• Day and night are equal in length

• It is the longest day of the year

• The Earth is farthest from the Sun

• It only happens during winter

During which phase is the Moon positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Moon

• Waning Moon

• New Moon