Cosmos Review

Why is the Sun so bright when seen from Earth?

• It is the largest star.

• It is many thousands of times closer to Earth than other stars.

• It is a yellow star.

• It is a really young star.

Which of the following choices orders the components of the universe correctly from smallest to largest?

• planet, star, solar system, galaxy, universe

• star, planet, galaxy, solar system, universe

• planet, star, galaxy, solar system, universe

• universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

When a meteoroid survives its trip through Earth's atmosphere and lands on Earth, it is called a _____________.

• meteor

• meter

• comet

• meteorite

The amount of something, such as how bright a star is, is called......

• attitude

• magnitude

• a component

• size

The process by which a star changes over its lifetime is its ____________.

• birth

• age

• life cycle

• growth

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Where are we located in the Milky Way Galaxy?

• Outside of it

• In a spiral arm

• In the center

• In two of the spiral arms

Which of the following components of the universe is the BIGGEST?

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Star

• Nebula

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following stars is the BRIGHTEST?

• Alcor

• Vega

• Deneb

• Barnard's Star

Check which stars are giants according to the HR diagram.

• Mira

• Aldebaran

• Pollux

• Arcturus

What type of galaxy is shown?

• Irregular

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Round

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2