Unit 6- Astronomical Hierarchy

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Caitlin Molinaro
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the hierarchical relationship between a planet and a galaxy?
A planet is larger than a galaxy.
A planet is part of a solar system, which is part of a galaxy.
A galaxy is part of a planet's atmosphere.
A planet and a galaxy are the same size.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason we use light years to measure distances in space?
To measure the brightness of stars.
To understand the enormous distances between objects in space.
To calculate the temperature of planets.
To determine the size of galaxies.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the number of stars in a galaxy compare to the number of galaxies in the universe?
There are more galaxies than stars in a galaxy.
Each galaxy contains many billions of stars, and there are many billions of galaxies in the universe.
There are fewer stars in a galaxy than galaxies in the universe.
The number of stars in a galaxy is equal to the number of galaxies in the universe.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which property of stars is directly related to their temperature?
Apparent magnitude
Luminosity
Color
Size
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of sunspots in the solar model?
They increase the Sun's temperature.
They are cooler areas on the Sun's surface that affect solar activity.
They are the main source of solar flares.
They are responsible for the Sun's rotation.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how the size of a planet affects its gravitational pull within a solar system.
Larger planets have weaker gravitational pull.
The size of a planet does not affect its gravitational pull.
Larger planets have stronger gravitational pull, affecting nearby objects.
Smaller planets have stronger gravitational pull.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe how the concept of light years helps scientists understand the universe.
It allows scientists to measure the brightness of stars.
It helps scientists calculate the age of the universe.
It provides a way to measure the vast distances between celestial objects.
It is used to determine the temperature of distant planets.
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