Intro to Space - Quiz 1

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Debra Downey-Chenard
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an astronaut?
A celestial body made of gas
A person trained to be part of a spacecraft crew
A tool used to measure distance in space
A type of galaxy with a spiral shape
Answer explanation
An astronaut is specifically defined as a person trained to be part of a spacecraft crew, distinguishing them from other terms related to space, such as celestial bodies or tools.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes objects like planets, moons, and stars that are located in space?
Galactic center
Celestial objects
Solar system
Spiral arms
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to a galaxy with a long oval shape and very little dust or gas?
Spiral-shaped galaxy
Irregular-shaped galaxy
Elliptical-shaped galaxy
Milky Way galaxy
Answer explanation
An elliptical-shaped galaxy has a long oval shape and contains very little dust or gas, distinguishing it from spiral and irregular galaxies, which have more structure and material.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a light-year?
A measure of time it takes for light to travel through space
The distance that light travels through space in one year
A galaxy that emits a large amount of light
The rotation center of a galaxy
Answer explanation
A light-year is defined as the distance that light travels in one year, making the correct choice the second option. The other options incorrectly describe time, galaxies, or rotation centers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Milky Way galaxy?
A galaxy with a bright elliptical shape
The galaxy in which Earth and the Sun are located
A galaxy that has no symmetry
A unit of distance used to measure space
Answer explanation
The Milky Way galaxy is the galaxy that contains our Solar System, including Earth and the Sun. It is not an elliptical galaxy, nor does it lack symmetry, and it is not a unit of distance.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the universe?
The management of resources in a community
A large grouping of stars in space
All of space and the matter it contains
A tool used for space exploration
Answer explanation
The universe encompasses all of space and the matter it contains, including galaxies, stars, planets, and cosmic structures. This definition is broader than just a grouping of stars or tools for exploration.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a solar system?
A galaxy with spiral arms
A star and the group of celestial bodies that revolve around it
A complex system of garments for astronauts
The center of a galaxy
Answer explanation
A solar system consists of a star, like our Sun, and the celestial bodies, including planets, moons, and asteroids, that orbit around it. This definition clearly matches the correct choice, distinguishing it from other options.
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