8th Grade Astronomy Quizzes, Questions & Answers

8th Grade

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Space Exploration Quiz: History Of The Cosmos

Explore the pivotal moments in the history of space exploration. This quiz covers key events and figures, from the early orbital missions of animals to significant human spaceflights, assessing knowledge of historical milestones...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 80 | Last updated: Oct 27, 2025

Sample Question
What were the names of the "stray dogs" that were the first to go into orbit and return alive on board Sputnik 5?

Lisichka and Bars

Belka and Strelka

Dymka and Kozyavka

Albina and Tsyganka

Life Cycle Of Stars

This quiz is for a Physics project. It is on the Life Cycle of Stars.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 8498 | Last updated: May 8, 2025

Sample Question
What is a Star?

A cloud of particles held together loosely by their own collective gravity.

A very big collection of matter,mostly gas compressed to incredible pressure and heat by gravity.

A nuclear explosion caused by a growth of hydrogen onto the surface of a white dwarf star.

A ball of gas.

Year 8 Science - Space

This is a preparatory quiz for the "Space Trek" Unit in Yr 8 Science.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1813 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
The two main gases making up our Sun are:

Hydrogen and Neon

Hydrogen and Oxygen

Hydrogen and Helium

Hydrogen and Nitrogen

Space Exploration Unit Practice Test

Goes over topics such as: Influential Thinkers and their theories (ie. Copernicus) Geocentric and Heliocentric Models Solstices & Equinox Telescopes Measuring distance in space Azimuth &...

Questions: 39 | Attempts: 2014 | Last updated: Oct 2, 2025

Sample Question
When a star is "red shifted", it means the star is___________.

Shifting away from the Earth

Shifting towards the Earth

Shifting right of the Earth

Shifting left of the Earth

Can You Pass The Astronomy Test?

Test your knowledge with the 'Can You Pass The Astronomy Test?' Explore topics like planetary densities, solar system formation, and conditions on Mars. Ideal for learners interested in astronomy and understanding celestial...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 835 | Last updated: Oct 16, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following observations indicates that conditions on Mars may have been suitable for life in the past?

There are very large extinct volcanoes on Mars.

There is a very deep and long canyon that extends across Mars.

There are dried-up riverbeds on Mars.

Mars has polar caps made of "dry ice."

Mars has two small moons.

Popular Astronomy Quizzes

Earth In Space

Earth in space is a quiz for all those in year 7. It tests your knowledge in the aspect of the earth as a whole in the space and in relation to the other features of space. All the best.

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 8465 | Last updated: Apr 9, 2025

Sample Question
Which three things does the Earth need to support life?

Water, light, and humans

Water, atmosphere, and light

Soil, light, and food

Atmosphere, transportation, and food

Astronomy Ultimate Quiz MCQ! Trivia

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, earth, and space-related to the evolution, physics, chemistry, and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2583 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
How many types of particles does an atom contain?

1

2

3

4

The End Of The World Quiz

It has been said for many years that the world will end and it will burn out like a ball of fire and nothing will survive. People have been preparing for doomsday but it never seems to come. What I formation do you have on...

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 2090 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
When is the World Most Likley to End

2012

3000

2029

2036

2161

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