Astronomy Quizzes, Questions & Answers
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This Summative Assessment will evaluate the concepts and ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS studied in Unit 1 of Earth Science.
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 1014 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionPrecession is the 26,000 year shift of the Earth's Axis from the North Star to Antares.
Stars and Galaxies McFadden Core 1 explores fundamental astronomical concepts, focusing on star characteristics, constellation movements, and stellar evolution. It assesses understanding of celestial mechanics and properties,...
Questions: 48 | Attempts: 40 | Last updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Sample QuestionThe positions of the constellations appear to change throughout the year because ____.
Astronomy is the study of celestial objects such as planets, comets, stars, etc. Are you in ninth grade and have just read astronomy and want to review what you have already learned? These 9th-grade astronomy questions and facts...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 13804 | Last updated: Feb 25, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhat is the Big Bang Theory?
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: 1955 | Last updated: Dec 2, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhen a star is "red shifted", it means the star is___________.
Stars always assumed different galaxies, which align themselves in the night sky over the earth. When we look up to the sky, we see tiny objects, but they appear small due to how far they are. Test out how much you know about...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 943 | Last updated: Apr 10, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhat is a star?
Explore the wonders of the cosmos with the 'Space Trivia Facts and Questions! Quiz'. This engaging quiz covers key aspects of our galaxy, nearby planets, and the composition of celestial bodies, offering learners insights into...
Questions: 28 | Attempts: 8394 | Last updated: May 26, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhat is the Milky Way?
In this Indiana Science Fusion quiz, see how you fair against topics like gravitational pull, tidal range, neap tides, and how often the moon passes over particular spots on the earth’s surface. How much can you tell us?...
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 344 | Last updated: Mar 25, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhich gravitional pull has the greatest effect on the tides?
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: 1127 | Last updated: Nov 17, 2023
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Sample QuestionIf the theory that novae occur in close binary systems is correct, then novae should
When we look at the sky, all we see is blue or stars covering up the atmosphere. This astronomy practice test quiz is designed to help us see just how much you understood from the unit on astronomy so far. Give it a shot and...
Questions: 312 | Attempts: 18239 | Last updated: May 7, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhy are certain telescopes in space?
This quiz titled 'The Seasons - Science Test Thursday, November 10, 2011' assesses understanding of Earth's seasons, their weather patterns, and Earth's orbital dynamics. It evaluates knowledge on how Earth revolves around the...
Questions: 36 | Attempts: 80 | Last updated: Mar 25, 2025
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