Astronomy Quizzes & Trivia
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Sample QuestionThe earth is a tilted planet. What is the degree of tilt?
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following models accurately describes the view of the solar system first developed by the Greeks?
When we look at the sky, all we see is blue or stars covering up the atmosphere. The quiz below is designed to help us see just how much you understood from the unit on astronomy so far. Give it a shot and jog your memory....
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 2081 | Last updated: Dec 12, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhy are certain telescopes in space?
Astronomy is the scientific study of the planets, celestial objects, comets and galaxies. According to NASA, it's just the research study about the stars, planet and space which is related to the evolution, physics,...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1213 | Last updated: Jun 14, 2019
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Sample QuestionHow many types of particles does an atom contain?
Take this quiz and learn more about cosmology, planets, galaxies, asteroids, astro photography, the Big Bang and black hole!
Questions: 24 | Attempts: 999 | Last updated: Dec 17, 2019
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Sample QuestionDarkest part of shadow of moon or Earth.
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Astronomy Questions & Answers
What is the order of the planets?
1. Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto2. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto3. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto4. Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Satur
What do the blue-shifted spectral lines of the star Sirius tell you about it?
Many people are probably not aware of the names of stars unless they actually study the stars or they are a scientist. Sirius is probably the brightest star in the night sky. Another bright star is called the Canopus, but it is only the second bright
Which of the following models accurately describes the view of the solar system first developed by the Greeks?
The answer to this is letter B. The planets are known to revolve around the sun. The sun is actually a start that helps provide the heat needed by earth so that it will not freeze over. Earth is the planet where we live but there are other planets th
When does eclipse season occur?
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There are two times during the year when an eclipse happens. The season for when the eclipse takes places lasts a little over thirty days. The reason an eclipse takes places has to do with the Earth, moon and sun. An eclipse takes place when the Eart
There are trillion galaxies in the universe that no one quite exactly knows how many there are. For you to ensure you understand concepts you have learned and are ready to tackle the astronomy exam, you need to do proper...
Questions: 49 | Attempts: 922 | Last updated: Dec 12, 2019
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Sample QuestionIf the theory that novae occur in close binary systems is correct, then novae should
Chapter four and five of the astronomy book we are using covers a lot of information that needs to be remembered before the midterms and the quiz below will help you understand the concepts a little better. Give it a shot to...
Questions: 54 | Attempts: 707 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018
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Sample Question______________ has (have) wavelengths that are longer than visible light.
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 683 | Last updated: Dec 17, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following observations indicates that conditions on Mars may have been suitable for life in the past?
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Sample QuestionMost of the light we see coming from the sun originates in the
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Sample QuestionThe term Zodiac refers to
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Sample QuestionWho of the following was NOT a proponent of the heliocentric model of the solar system?
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Sample QuestionDay and Night are caused by...
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Sample QuestionIf an object's velocity is doubled, its momentum is
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Sample QuestionWhat did Carl Sagan mean when he said that we are all "star stuff"?
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 242 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2020
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following statements about comets and asteroids is true?
Throughout history, scientific geniuses from Galileo to Newton have often believed in completely fantastical things from astrology to alchemy to straight-up magic. Do you think that you are a genius when it comes to...
Questions: 52 | Attempts: 216 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018
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Sample QuestionSuppose we imagine the Sun to be about the size of a grapefruit. How big an area would the orbits of the nine planets of the Solar System cover?
This Test will evaluate your knowlege of the Big Bang Theory and the Early Astronomers and their discoveries.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 216 | Last updated: Jan 18, 2013
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Sample QuestionThe Ancient Greeks such as Aristotle and Ptolemy believed that
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 212 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2020
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Sample QuestionWhat is the largest planet in our solar system?
This is the first Astronomy Quiz that covers some examples of the more simple questions that will be asked on the 3rd quarter test.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 178 | Last updated: Jan 22, 2013
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following best describes an astronomical unit?
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 169 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2020
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Sample QuestionHow many more times is the atmospheric pressure in Jupiter's core greater than the atmospheric pressure at Earth's surface?
Astronomy vocabulary quiz based on Astronomy Vocabulary. Created by lazemaze.Does not open in a new window:http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/story.php?title=astronomy-vocabulary
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 158 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2013
This quiz is designed to test knowledge on the basics of the planet Jupiter and its moons.
Questions: 19 | Attempts: 157 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionThe Galilean moons are (in increasing distance from Jupiter):
This quiz is designed to test basic knowledge about the planet Jupiter.
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 156 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionJupiter's appearance shows striking:
Questions: 19 | Attempts: 154 | Last updated: Jan 21, 2013
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Sample QuestionSince all stars begin their lives with the same basic composition, what characteristic most determines how they will differ?
