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Unit E: Space Vocab (1.0, 2.0)

Quiz by Karen Blumhagen

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  • Q1
    What is the heliocentric model?
    Model of solar system with earth at the center
    Model of solar system with sun at the center
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the shape of a planet's orbit around the sun?
    rectangular
    circular
    elliptical
    spherical
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the correct order of these four planets from the sun?
    Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter
    Jupiter, Earth, Mars, Venus
    Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter
    Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Earth
    30s
  • Q4
    The best definition of a star is...
    ball of dust and ice
    Burning metal in space
    enormous ball of burning hot gas
    giant ball of rock in the solar system
    30s
  • Q5
    Our sun is a....
    white dwarf
    red giant star
    main sequence star
    blue giant
    30s
  • Q6
    Which color of star is the hottest?
    red
    blue
    yellow
    orange
    30s
  • Q7
    Which term is the beginning of a new star?
    nebula
    black hole
    white dwarf
    supernova
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a galaxy?
    gas and dust held together by gravity
    group of millions of stars
    all the matter and space in existence
    made of one star and several planets
    30s
  • Q9
    The position of a star directly overhead is a point called the
    corona
    altitude
    zenith
    azimuth
    30s
  • Q10
    Which coordinate could be the altitude of a star in the sky?
    200*
    100*
    95*
    85*
    30s
  • Q11
    For every action, there is...
    an equal and opposite reaction!
    a shocking reality!
    gravity making an object go in a straight line!
    a reaction!
    30s
  • Q12
    What is an ion drive?
    Uses a big sail and sunlight to propel the vehicle.
    Uses hydrogen gas and converts it to helium
    Engine that uses xenon gas instead of chemical fuels
    Uses a chemical fuel to power a rocket.
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the function of a probe?
    To launch space shuttles in to outer space
    To carry equipment to the international space station
    To carry instrumentation to explore distant planets
    To provide communication information for cell phones on earth
    30s
  • Q14
    What needs must be met in order for humans to survive in space?
    food, sleep, temperature
    oxygen, bathroom,
    oxygen, water, suitable living conditions
    water, temperature, sleep
    30s
  • Q15
    ISS stands for:
    Intergalactic Space Shuttle
    International Space Station
    International Space Shuttle
    Interesting Space Suit
    30s

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