Our Galaxy and Stars: Quiz (Our Galaxy and Stars)

Our Galaxy and Stars: Quiz (Our Galaxy and Stars)

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Science, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial introduces the structure of galaxies, methods for measuring distances in space, and how to identify a star's temperature. It also covers the origin of new stars and the composition of comets, providing a comprehensive overview of these astronomical concepts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shape does our Galaxy resemble?

Disk

Sphere

Cube

Pyramid

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unit is commonly used to measure distances in space?

Miles

Meters

Light-years

Kilometers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor is crucial in determining a star's temperature?

Age

Color

Size

Distance from Earth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are new stars thought to form?

In comets

In black holes

In nebulae

In galaxies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are comets primarily made of?

Lava and ash

Water and ice

Rock and metal

Gas and dust