Observing the Universe

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Science
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7th Grade
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Hard
+5
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name of the telescope that was built in space and named after Edwin Hubble? (Remembering)
Kepler Space Telescope
Hubble Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope
LUVOIR Telescope
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary advantage of the Hubble Space Telescope compared to ground-based telescopes? (Understanding)
It is free from light distortion caused by the atmosphere.
It has a larger mirror for better resolution.
It is closer to the Moon for clearer observations.
It has a shorter exposure time for faster imaging.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly describes the solar system? (Remembering)
The Sun and all the moons in the universe.
The Sun and all the planets orbiting it.
The Milky Way galaxy and all its stars.
The Earth and all its neighbouring planets.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many moons does Jupiter have? (Remembering)
8
27
60
100
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Hubble Space Telescope recently provided and image that led to the discovery of a galaxy 13.2 billion light-years from earth. Which of the following statements about the newly discovered galaxy is most likely true?
the galaxy is smaller than the sun
the galaxy is within a solar system
The galaxy is composed of billions of stars
The galaxy is smaller than a star
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a galaxy? A galaxy is -
a particle of debris in the solar system that does not act as a satellite of any planet.
a visible body of liquid or frozen crystal droplets suspended above a planetary surface
a massive system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter bound together by gravity.
the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters Earth’s atmosphere.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
About how many galaxies are there in the universe?
billions
millions
thousands
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