Space Quiz: Unknown Trivia Facts!

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Dive into the mysteries of the cosmos with our 'Space Quiz: Unknown Trivia Facts!' Explore fundamental questions about planets, the sun, and our galaxy, and test your knowledge on how Earth spins and the concept of white holes. Perfect for learners curious about astronomy and space science.

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  • 2. 
    What is the sun? - ProProfs

    What is the sun?

    • A sun... Duh

    • A star

    • Just a fiery, burning, big ball of hot gas. Can't wait to colonize it!

    Correct Answer
    A. A star
    Explanation
    It's a star.

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  • 3. 
    What is our galaxy called? - ProProfs

    What is our galaxy called?

    • Milky Galaxy

    • Milky Way Galaxy

    Correct Answer
    A. Milky Way Galaxy
    Explanation
    Milky Way Galaxy!

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  • 4. 
    Which galaxy is closest away from Earth? - ProProfs

    Which galaxy is closest away from Earth?

    • Andromeda

    • Large Magellanic Cloud?

    Correct Answer
    A. Andromeda
    Explanation
    Andromeda is 2.537 light-years away, and the Large Magellanic Cloud is 158,200 light-years away.

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  • 5. 
    Are there any planets in space that resemble or are somewhat the same as Earth? - ProProfs

    Are there any planets in space that resemble or are somewhat the same as Earth?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Yes there are! The closest is 22,000 light years away.

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  • 6. 
    How many dwarf planets are there? - ProProfs

    How many dwarf planets are there?

    • 5

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    5. Makemake, Ceres, Pluto, Eris, and Haumea.

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  • 7. 
    Which way does Earth spin? - ProProfs

    Which way does Earth spin?

    • East to West

    • West to East

    Correct Answer
    A. West to East
    Explanation
    That’s why the sun rises in the east.

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  • 8. 
    When was the first Exoplanet discovered? - ProProfs

    When was the first Exoplanet discovered?

    • 2005

    • 2000

    • 1996

    • 1995

    Correct Answer
    A. 1995
    Explanation
    In 1995, the first exoplanet was discovered. This marked a significant milestone in the field of astronomy as it provided evidence that planets exist outside our solar system. The discovery was made by astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz, who detected a planet orbiting a sun-like star using the radial velocity method. This breakthrough opened up new possibilities for studying and understanding the vastness of the universe and the potential for finding habitable planets beyond our own.

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  • 9. 
    What is a white hole? - ProProfs

    What is a white hole?

    • The opposite of a black hole

    • White holes don't exist

    • What's a white hole?

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The opposite of a black hole
    A. White holes don't exist
    Explanation
    They just DON'T exist.

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  • 10. 
    How many moons are there? - ProProfs

    How many moons are there?

    • 181 (WITH Dwarf Planets)

    • 201 (with Dwarf Planets)

    • 173 (WITHOUT Dwarf Plants)

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. 181 (WITH Dwarf Planets)
    A. 173 (WITHOUT Dwarf Plants)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 181 (WITH Dwarf Planets) and 173 (WITHOUT Dwarf Plants). This suggests that when considering the presence of dwarf planets, there are a total of 181 moons. However, if we exclude the dwarf planets from the count, there are 173 moons. This implies that the inclusion or exclusion of dwarf planets affects the total number of moons.

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