Astronomy Quizzes & Trivia
Before he became The Science Guy we all know, Bill Nye was a mechanical engineer at Boeing where he invented the hydraulic pressure resonance suppressor tube used in 747 airplanes. Take up this Bill Nye astronomy quiz and see...
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following models accurately describes the view of the solar system first developed by the Greeks?
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,...
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Sample QuestionHow many types of particles does an atom contain?
There are trillion of galaxies in the universe that no one quite exactly knows how many there are. For you to ensure you understand concepts you have learnt and are ready to tackle the astronomy exam you need to do proper...
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Sample QuestionIf the theory that novae occur in close binary systems is correct, then novae should
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What is the order of the planets?
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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
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...
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Sample Question______________ has (have) wavelengths that are longer than visible light.
When we look to the sky all we see is blue or stars covering up the sky. 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. All the...
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Sample QuestionWhy are certain telescopes in space?
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following observations indicates that conditions on Mars may have been suitable for life in the past?
Take this quiz and learn more about cosmology, planets, galaxies, asteroids, astro photography, the Big Bang and black hole!
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Sample QuestionDarkest part of shadow of moon or Earth.
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Sample Question1. The term Zodiac refers to
Astronomy study guide part one for Astronmy 100.Four more parts to follow.
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Sample QuestionMost of the light we see coming from the sun originates in the
I used both homeworks to get these questions. Answer them well!
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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 QuestionTides are mainly caused by the gravitational force of the Moon and the electromagnetic inner core of the Earth
Please answer the following questions based on your knowledge of astronomy.
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Sample QuestionHow many stars are their in our solar system?
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Sample QuestionWhat did Carl Sagan mean when he said that we are all "star stuff"?
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Sample QuestionIf an object's velocity is doubled, its momentum is
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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...
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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.
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Sample QuestionThe Ancient Greeks such as Aristotle and Ptolemy believed that
This is the first Astronomy Quiz that covers some examples of the more simple questions that will be asked on the 3rd quarter test.
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following best describes an astronomical unit?
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
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This quiz is designed to test knowledge on the basics of the planet Jupiter and its moons.
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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.
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Sample QuestionJupiter's appearance shows striking:
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Sample QuestionSince all stars begin their lives with the same basic composition, what characteristic most determines how they will differ?
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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?
This quiz will test your knowledge of our astronomy unit.
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Sample QuestionWhat is the largest planet in our solar system?
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Sample QuestionIn order to gather information about Mars, NASA has several satellites and rovers collecting information about the surface and its features. Mars Global Survey collected several spectra samples from the surface of Mars (Spectra A, B, C). Which element is detected in all three samples?
The sun is the biggest object in our solar system, yet it is only a medium-sized star. The objects that orbit the sun are called planets where as those that don’t are moons. The review exam below is aimed at testing...
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Sample QuestionHow are wavelength, frequency, and energy related for photons of light?
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Sample QuestionThe phase of matter in the Sun is
Have you always wanted to follow a professional career in astronomy? If so, you can test out how qualified you are to go into the field by taking the challenging quiz below that only true professionals can pass with ease....
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is NOT a general difference between a planet and a star?
Here are some amazing questions on astronomy! Take this quiz and prove your mettle!
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Sample QuestionWhat is a Pulsar?
In astronomy and navigation, the celestial sphere is an abstract sphere with an arbitrarily large radius concentric to Earth. All objects in the sky can be conceived as being projected upon the inner surface of the celestial...
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Sample QuestionThe object in the center of the celestial sphere is the....
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Sample QuestionUnder what circumstances can differentiation occur in a planet?
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Sample QuestionA billion solar mass black hole has a radius of only _____ (in A.U)
