Year 9 Science - Exploring The Universe

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    What country was this man from?

    • America
    • Italy
    • Russia/Soviet Union
    • Australia
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Complete the quiz and answer the questions as best as you possibly can. This will help with your exam preparation at the end of week 4! Do the quiz as many times as you can until you get 100%

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  • 2. 

    What does NASA stand for?

    • North American Space Administration

    • National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

    • National Astrology and Science Administration

    • Never Accept Substances from Aliens

    Correct Answer
    A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
    Explanation
    NASA stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This is the correct answer because NASA is a United States government agency responsible for the country's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. The other options, such as North American Space Administration, National Astrology and Science Administration, and Never Accept Substances from Aliens, are incorrect and do not accurately represent the purpose or name of the organization.

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  • 3. 

    What was the first animal sent into space?

    • Fruit Fly

    • Monkey

    • Dog

    • Elephant

    Correct Answer
    A. Monkey
    Explanation
    The first animal sent into space was a Monkey. Monkeys were chosen for space experiments because their physiology is similar to humans, making them suitable for studying the effects of space travel on the human body. The first monkey to be sent into space was a rhesus monkey named Albert I, who was launched aboard a V-2 rocket by the United States in 1948. This paved the way for further animal experiments and eventually human space travel.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of the closest star to our solar system?

    • Rigil Kentaurus

    • Wolf 359

    • Proxima Centuri

    • Sirius A and B

    Correct Answer
    A. Proxima Centuri
    Explanation
    Proxima Centuri is the correct answer because it is the closest star to our solar system. It is located approximately 4.24 light-years away from Earth and is part of the Alpha Centauri system. Proxima Centuri is a red dwarf star and is slightly smaller and cooler than our Sun. It is also known to have at least one exoplanet in its orbit, making it an interesting target for future exploration and study.

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  • 5. 

    What is the name of the current space station?

    • International Space Station

    • MIR

    • Skylab

    • International Scientific research Station

    Correct Answer
    A. International Space Station
    Explanation
    The correct answer is International Space Station. This is the name of the current space station that is in orbit around the Earth. It is a collaborative project involving multiple countries and is used for scientific research and exploration in space. MIR and Skylab are previous space stations that are no longer in operation. International Scientific research Station is not a known space station.

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  • 6. 

    What was the name of the first man-made satellite sent into space?

    • Voyager I

    • Sputnik I

    • SkyLab

    • Sputnik II

    Correct Answer
    A. Sputnik I
    Explanation
    Sputnik I was the name of the first man-made satellite sent into space. It was launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. Sputnik I marked the beginning of the Space Age and the start of the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. This satellite orbited the Earth for three months and transmitted radio signals back to Earth, demonstrating the possibility of sending objects into space. Its launch had a significant impact on scientific, military, and political developments, and it paved the way for further space exploration.

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  • 7. 

    What letter classification is our sun?

    • G

    • B

    • A

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. G
    Explanation
    The letter classification of our sun is G. This classification is based on the Morgan-Keenan system, which categorizes stars based on their temperature and spectral characteristics. The G classification represents stars that are yellow-white in color and have a surface temperature of around 5,500 to 6,000 Kelvin. Our sun falls into this category, making it a G-class star.

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    What are the 6 layers of the sun in order from the outside to the middle?

    • Corona, Chromosphere, Photosphere, Convective Zone, Radiative Zone, Core

    • Chromosphere, Convective Zone, Photosphere, Radiatve Zone, Core, Corona

    • Core, Radiatve Zone, Convective Zone, Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona

    • The outer layer, Middle layer, inner layer, centre.

    Correct Answer
    A. Corona, Chromosphere, Photosphere, Convective Zone, Radiative Zone, Core
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Corona, Chromosphere, Photosphere, Convective Zone, Radiative Zone, Core. The layers of the sun are organized from the outside to the middle in this order. The corona is the outermost layer, followed by the chromosphere, photosphere, convective zone, radiative zone, and finally the core. Each layer has its own unique characteristics and plays a role in the overall structure and function of the sun.

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  • 9. 

    What was the name of the first animal sent into space?

    • Albert

    • Alwin

    • Laika

    • Lucy

    Correct Answer
    A. Albert
  • 10. 

    How far away is this star from our soloar system?

    • 4.7 Light years

    • 4.2 Light years

    • 45million km

    • 22billion km

    Correct Answer
    A. 4.2 Light years
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 4.2 Light years. This means that the star is located at a distance of 4.2 years' worth of light travel away from our solar system. Light travels at a speed of approximately 299,792 kilometers per second, so 4.2 light years would be a very long distance.

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  • 11. 

    What was the name of the first man in space?

    • Yuri Gagarin

    • Neil Armstrong

    • Buzz Aldrin

    • Michael Collins

    Correct Answer
    A. Yuri Gagarin
    Explanation
    Yuri Gagarin is the correct answer because he was the first man to travel into space. On April 12, 1961, Gagarin piloted the Vostok 1 spacecraft, completing one orbit around the Earth. His historic flight marked a major milestone in human space exploration and made him a symbol of Soviet space achievements during the Cold War. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were astronauts associated with the Apollo moon missions, but they were not the first man in space.

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  • 12. 

    What year did Neil Armstrong walk on the moon?

    • 1968

    • 1972

    • 2009

    • 1969

    Correct Answer
    A. 1969
    Explanation
    Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969. This is a well-known historical event that occurred during the Apollo 11 mission. Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the lunar surface on July 20, 1969. The mission was a significant achievement for NASA and marked a major milestone in space exploration.

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  • 13. 

    The sun is ________________ away from the Earth.

    Correct Answer
    150 billion km
    150000000km
    149 billion km
    149000000km
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 149 million km. This is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, known as an astronomical unit (AU). It is approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers.

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  • 14. 

    What is our sun also known as?

    • The big yellow thing

    • Sol

    • Star

    • G2V

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Sol
    A. Star
    A. G2V
    Explanation
    Our sun is commonly known as Sol, which is derived from the Latin word for sun. It is also referred to as a star because it is a luminous celestial body composed of hot gases. Additionally, G2V is a classification used to describe our sun based on its spectral type and luminosity class.

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  • 15. 

    What is a Nebula?

  • 16. 

    What is a sun spot?

  • 17. 

    What happens to stars when they die?

  • 18. 

    Why did NASA smash 2 satellites into the moon?

  • 19. 

    How long does it take for light from the sun to reach Earth?

  • 20. 

    What are stars and how do they generate their heat and light?

  • 21. 

    What is Voyager II?

  • 22. 

    Name the planets in our solar system from the sun.

  • 23. 

    Why is Pluto no longer a planet?

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