The Ultimate Astronomy Trivia

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    What agency maintains the U.S. space program?

    • UPS
    • USPS
    • NASA
    • NOAA
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Explore the mysteries of the cosmos with 'The Ultimate Astronomy Trivia'. This quiz tests your knowledge on lunar phenomena, solar storms, and the role of celestial bodies in ancient timekeeping. Perfect for learners curious about the universe.

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  • 2. 

    What planet in our solar system has the most liquid water on its surface?

    • Jupiter

    • Earth

    • Mars

    • Neptune

    Correct Answer
    A. Earth
  • 3. 

    Which of the following is not a planet in our solar system?

    • Moon

    • Earth

    • Mars

    • Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. Moon
  • 4. 

    What instrument is used to look far-away objects?

    • Telescope

    • Telegraph

    • Telephone

    • Forceps

    Correct Answer
    A. Telescope
  • 5. 

    What is a blue moon?

    • Sad Moon

    • Second Full Moon In 1 Month

    • When The Moon Can't Be Seen

    • Blue-Colored Moon

    Correct Answer
    A. Second Full Moon In 1 Month
  • 6. 

    The word "lunar" means something related to what?

    • Star

    • Shadow

    • Moon

    • Sun

    Correct Answer
    A. Moon
  • 7. 

    Which planet has a great red spot that is probably a large storm?

    • Earth

    • Neptune

    • Uranus

    • Jupiter

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupiter
  • 8. 

    What are the huge storms that the sun produces called?

    • Solar Storms

    • Thunderstorms

    • Lunar Storms

    • Lightning

    Correct Answer
    A. Solar Storms
  • 9. 

    Which of these is a famous astronomer for whom a comet was named?

    • Isaac Newton

    • Edward Comets

    • Albert Einstein

    • Edmund Halley

    Correct Answer
    A. Edmund Halley
  • 10. 

    What does Earth's tilted axis mainly affect?

    • Gravity

    • Speed Of The Spin

    • Seasons And Climate

    • Cloud Cover

    Correct Answer
    A. Seasons And Climate
  • 11. 

    What does the first "A" in NASA stand for?

    • Attitude

    • Aeronautics

    • Astronomy

    • Astronauts

    Correct Answer
    A. Aeronautics
  • 12. 

    What is caused when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow?

    • Lunar Eclipse

    • Shadow Play

    • Solar Eclipse

    • Shadowing

    Correct Answer
    A. Lunar Eclipse
  • 13. 

    What is Jupiter mostly made of?

    • Storms

    • Ice

    • Dust

    • Gas

    Correct Answer
    A. Gas
  • 14. 

    Where is the asteroid belt found?

    • Between Mars And Jupiter

    • Near The Center Of The Solar System

    • At The End Of The Universe

    • Near The Sun

    Correct Answer
    A. Between Mars And Jupiter
  • 15. 

    What space object did some ancient cultures rely on to tell the passage of time?

    • Jupiter

    • Comet

    • Asteroid

    • Moon

    Correct Answer
    A. Moon

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