NGSS High School Physics Space

Which is the correct order of celestial objects from largest to smallest

• Planet, Moon, Asteroid, Star

• Universe, Star, Galaxy, Moon

• Galaxy, Moon, Planet, Asteroid

• Galaxy, Star, Planet, Asteroid

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the term for a vast collection of stars

• Nebula

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Parsec

Which former planet is now characterised as a dwarf planet?

• Neptune

• Pluto

• Jupiter

• Eres

What is the definition of orbit?

• The spinning of the Earth on its axis

• When the lit part of the moon increases

• The path of a planet, moon, or other space objects travelling around a larger body

• Movement of a planet around the sun

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

How many planets are there in our solar system?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

99.85% of the mass of the solar system is found in the object(s)

• Asteroid belt

• Sun

• Moons

• Planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What factor causes one planet to have a greater gravitational field than another?

• The planets mass

• The planets size

• Terrestrial planets have more gravity as solid

• Gas giants have more gravity as gaseous

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

All stars begin their life at what stage in the life cycle

• Main Sequence

• Nebula

• Protostar

• Black Dwarf

The life cycles of stars are determined by what quantity?

• Mass (size)

• Colour

• Distance from Earth

• Luminosity (brightness)

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Our sun is currently in what star stage?

• Protostar
• Nebula
• Main Sequence
• Red Giant

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1