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Astronomy

Quiz by Justin Hopgood

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14 questions
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  • Q1
    Which planet in our solar system is known for its beautiful ring system?
    Uranus
    Venus
    Saturn
    Mercury
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the largest planet in our solar system?
    Saturn
    Jupiter
    Earth
    Mars
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
    The Milky Way
    Andromeda
    Sombrero
    Black Hole
    30s
  • Q4
    According to the Big Bang theory, the universe began with a huge explosion called the:
    Supernova
    Black Hole
    Big Bang
    Solar Flare
    30s
  • Q5
    According to Big Bang theory, approximately how many years ago did the universe begin?
    13.8 billion
    100 million
    1 million
    10,000
    30s
  • Q6
    Which term is commonly used to refer to beings from other planets?
    Humans
    Astronauts
    Aliens
    Martians
    30s
  • Q7
    Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet'?
    Saturn
    Venus
    Jupiter
    Mars
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a key requirement for habitable conditions on a planet?
    Lack of atmosphere.
    High levels of radiation.
    Availability of liquid water.
    Extreme temperatures.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?
    Nuclear energy.
    Geothermal energy.
    The Sun.
    Chemical reactions.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the 'Goldilocks Zone' in terms of habitable conditions for extraterrestrial life?
    The region around a star where conditions are neither too hot nor too cold for liquid water to exist.
    A term used to describe perfect living conditions for any organism.
    A zone where extraterrestrial life is discovered.
    A zone on Earth with optimal climate for farming.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the significance of the presence of organic compounds in the search for habitable conditions for extraterrestrial life?
    Organic compounds are harmful to life and indicate inhospitable conditions.
    Organic compounds have no impact on habitability for extraterrestrial life.
    Organic compounds are only found on Earth and are not relevant to the search for life elsewhere.
    Organic compounds are the building blocks of life and suggest the potential for life to exist.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which color has the longest wavelength in the visible light spectrum?
    Yellow
    Green
    Blue
    Red
    30s
  • Q13
    Which color has the shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum?
    Green
    Orange
    Violet
    Yellow
    30s
  • Q14
    Sunrises and sunsets are examples of what phenomenon?
    Green shifting
    Yellow shifting
    Blue shifting
    Red shifting
    30s

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