Au vs Ly

Quiz
•
Science
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
FREE Resource
8 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an astronomical unit (A.U.)?
the time it takes light to travel one year
the distance between the Earth and the Moon
the distance between the Earth and the Sun
the distance between the Earth and the Neptune
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why do we use light years and astronomical units to measure distances in space?
Scientists want to sound smart.
Hubble discovered these units and wanted to use them.
Space is too small to use km, it wouldn't make sense.
Space is too big, vast, enormous to use traditional units, like miles.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following scenarios would be appropriate to use light years?
From the sun to Earth
from Earth to Neptune
from the Milky Way to its closest galaxy
Asteroid Belt to the Kuiper Belt
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following scenarios would we use Light Years to determine, not Astronomical Units (AU)?
distance from Mercury to Saturn
distance from Sun to Neptune
distance from Earth to Sun
distance from Asteroid Belt to the Betelgeuse Star
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which correctly states the distances from Earth, from closest to farthest?
Sun, Moon, Pluto, Asteroid Belt, Milky Way Galaxy
Moon, Sun, Asteroid Belt, Pluto, Milky Way Galaxy
Sun, Moon, Pluto, Asteroid Belt, Milky Way Galaxy
Moon, Sun, Pluto, Asteroid Belt, Milky Way Galaxy
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is CLOSEST to planet Earth:
Jupiter
Andromeda Galaxy
Earth's moon
the Sun
Similar Resources on Wayground
13 questions
STARS AND GALAXY

Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
10 questions
Galaxy Intro

Quiz
•
8th Grade
8 questions
Sc.8.E.5.1

Quiz
•
8th Grade
8 questions
Astronomy/Measurements

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Universe/Stars

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
G06_Sci_Quizizz

Quiz
•
6th Grade - University
12 questions
Components of the Universe

Quiz
•
8th Grade
11 questions
Planets of are solar system

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World

Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review

Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
20 questions
Physical and Chemical Changes

Quiz
•
8th Grade
22 questions
Newton's Laws of Motion

Lesson
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Distance Time Graphs

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
21 questions
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Quiz
•
8th Grade
17 questions
Energy Transformations

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
17 questions
Thermal Energy Transfer

Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
7 questions
4.4 Fossils

Quiz
•
8th Grade