Cadet Challenge Quiz

Who were the first people to record astronomical observations?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Babylonians

• Egyptians

Which Islamic astronomer built one of the most accurate star catalogs in the 9th century?

• Galileo

• Al-Khwarizmi

• Al-Battani

• Ibn Sina

What instrument did Galileo use to study space?

• Sextant

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Compass

What theory explains the origin of the universe?

• String Theory

• Big Crunch

• Big Bang

• Black Hole Theory

Which unit is commonly used to measure space distances?

• Kilometers
  

• Light-years

• Liters

• Pounds

What are large clouds of gas and dust in space called?

• Comets

• Nebulae

• Meteroids

• Asteroids

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Venus

What is the Sun primarily made of?

• Lava

• Water

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Iron

Where is the Asteroid Belt located?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Beyong Pluto

• Inside the Sun

• Between Mars and Jupiter

What are icy bodies that form tails when near the Sun?

• Meteors

• Comets

• Asteroids

• Moons