How Much Do You Know About the Bennu Asteroid?

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    Which space mission collected a sample from the Bennu asteroid?

    • NASA's OSIRIS-REx
    • European Space Agency's Rosetta
    • China's Chang'e 4
    • India's Chandrayaan-2
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Embark on a cosmic journey with our "How Much Do You Know About the Bennu Asteroid?" Quiz. This immersive quiz invites you to explore the fascinating details surrounding the Bennu Asteroid. Delve into questions about its origin, composition, and significance in the cosmos. From its unique characteristics to the mysteries it holds about our solar system's history, each question unveils a piece of the cosmic puzzle. Test your astronomical acumen and discover the secrets of Bennu, gaining a deeper understanding of the profound discoveries made by space exploration. Engage with this quiz to unravel the enigma of the Bennu Asteroid and celebrate the marvels of celestial exploration.

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    What is the shape of the Bennu asteroid?

    • Spherical

    • Cylindrical

    • Triangular

    • Spheroidal-shaped

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  • 3. 

    What is the rotation period of the Bennu asteroid?

    • 2 hours

    • 4 hours

    • 12 hours

    • 24 hours

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  • 4. 

    What is the estimated age of the Bennu asteroid?

    • 10 million years

    • 100 million years

    • 1 billion years

    • 4.5 billion years

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    Which ancient Egyptian mythological bird does the Bennu asteroid's name reference?

    • Phoenix

    • Anubis

    • Ra

    • Horus

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  • 6. 

    What is the composition of the Bennu asteroid's surface?

    • Rocky

    • Metallic

    • Ice

    • Organic matter

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  • 7. 

    Which element is found in abundance on the surface of the Bennu asteroid?

    • Iron

    • Carbon

    • Gold

    • Helium

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    What is the name of the crater-like depression observed on the Bennu asteroid from where the sample will be collected?

    • Nightingale

    • Bennu's Eye

    • Phoenix

    • Santa Claus

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    What is the approximate distance of the Bennu asteroid from Earth?

    • 1,000,000 kilometers

    • 1,000,000 miles

    • 1,000,000 light-years

    • 120 million kilometers

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    Which mission was the first to discover the Bennu asteroid?

    • Cassini-Huygens

    • Galileo

    • Dawn

    • LINEAR

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