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Intro to astronomy

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  • Q1
    the study of the universe
    astronomy
    astrology
    meteorology
    astrobiology
    30s
  • Q2
    How long ago did the Universe likely begin? (Big Bang Theory)
    14 billion
    4.6 billion
    45 billion
    30s
  • Q3
    True or False: A galaxy can be located within a single solar system.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the name of our galaxy?
    The Milky Way
    30s
  • Q5
    A unit used to measure distance in space: Equal to the the average distance from the Earth to the Sun
    Kilometer (Km)
    Parsec (pc)
    Astronomical Unit (AU)
    Light Year (LY)
    30s
  • Q6
    A unit of distance based on how far light can travel in one year's time
    Astronomical unit
    Light Year
    parsec
    30s
  • Q7
    Of the three units for measuring distance in space, this one is the largest.
    light year
    astronomical unit
    parsec
    30s
  • Q8
    Scientists analyze __________ emitted or given off by bodies in space in order to learn about our universe.
    only visible light
    heat waves
    all forms of electromagnetic radiation
    30s
  • Q9
    True or False: Visible light is only one very small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q10
    Which type of telescope uses a concave mirror to see distance objects?
    reflecting telescope
    refracting telescope
    radio telescope
    30s
  • Q11
    This type of telescope has an antennae and collects waves from space to map the universe.
    radio telescope
    reflecting telescope
    refracting telescope
    30s
  • Q12
    What was the name of the first optical reflecting space telescope?
    Buzz
    Hubble
    Sputnik
    Apollo
    30s
  • Q13
    a man made object the revolves around the Earth in orbit
    rocket
    artificial satellite
    space probe
    space rover
    30s
  • Q14
    The first artificial satellite, Sputnik, was launched in 1957 by what country?
    China
    U.S.A.
    Canada
    Soviet Union
    30s
  • Q15
    How many different countries are involved with the International Space Station?
    7
    150
    15
    24
    30s

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