Observing the Universe

Observing the Universe

7th Grade

25 Qs

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Observing the Universe

Observing the Universe

Assessment

Quiz

Science

7th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-2, HS-PS4-3, MS-ESS1-3

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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

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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

Media Image

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

Media Image

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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