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The Best Astronomy Quiz!

This Quiz is testing on astronomy.

Questions: 4 | Attempts: 30 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2013

Sample Question
Astronomy is about the life of animals

False

True

Maybe

Astronomy Test 4

Questions: 34 | Attempts: 30 | Last updated: Jul 30, 2011

Sample Question
The material between the stars is called the

Interstellar medium

Giant molecular cloud

Interstellar nebula

Protostellar modal formation

None of the above

Astronomy Midterm Study Guide

If you are looking for a way to study for your midterm exams then the quiz below is designed to help you do just that as it covered all the topics we have done so far. Give it a shot and see how ready you are to tackle it....

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 30 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

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A white dwarf will be______________compared to a red dwarf that has the same luminosity.

Hotter and larger

Hotter and smaller

Cooler and larger

Cooler and smaller

Astronomy Final Test 2

Questions: 36 | Attempts: 26 | Last updated: Jul 30, 2011

Sample Question
Which of the following objects in NOT rotating around its own axis?

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Uranaus

None of the above (they all rotate around there own axes)

Astronomy Test

Chapter 7- Astronomy- True false

Questions: 4 | Attempts: 25 | Last updated: Feb 13, 2017

Sample Question
Oceans cover more of Earth's surface than land.

True

False

Astronomy

Just a few basic questions about the universe

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 25 | Last updated: Feb 11, 2013

Sample Question
The average distance from Earth to the sun is

1 AU

1 Light Year

1 billion kilometers

1 million kilometers

Astronomy

Basic astronomy concepts covered in the CHS Astronomy semester class.

Questions: 3 | Attempts: 24 | Last updated: Feb 12, 2013

Sample Question
It is called the north star because:

Anciet mariners always drifted in the direction of the star

The star is named for the Byzantine god of north

Astronomers in the southern hemisphere saw the star in the middle of an "N" shape

The star is almost always located in the north sky

Astronomy Quiz

This Quiz is testing on astronomy.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 24 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2013

Sample Question
Astronomy is about the life of animals

False

True

Maybe

The Best Astronomy Quiz

This Quiz is testing on astronomy.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 23 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2013

Sample Question
Astronomy is about the life of animals

False

True

Maybe

Astronomy Final

Questions: 54 | Attempts: 22 | Last updated: Jan 22, 2013

Sample Question
The region of the Sun that contains sunspots and granulation is the

Photosphere

Lithosphere

Chromosphere

Corona

Astronomy Ch 1

Ch 1

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 22 | Last updated: Oct 13, 2013

Sample Question
What is the meaning of the word Cosmos?

The origin of Earth and life upon it

The dark sky the light from a distant astronomical object

The light from a distant astronomical object

The sum total of all matter and energy, that is, everything within and between all galaxies

The Milky Way

Astronomy 113 Ch 23 Review Clickers

ASTR 113 Ch 23 Review Clickers

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 22 | Last updated: Oct 8, 2018

Sample Question
What do we know about the beginning of the universe?

It was about 6000 years ago

It was billions of years ago

It was extremely hot and dense

A and C

B and C

Steve's Astronomy Quiz

How well do you know astronomy?

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 22 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2013

Sample Question
What type of celestial body is the Sun?

A blackhole.

A nebula.

A galaxy.

A star.

A planet.

Astronomy

This is about the solar system

Questions: 3 | Attempts: 20 | Last updated: Jan 18, 2013

Sample Question
The next is not a planet of solar system

Jupiter

Saturn

Pluto

Astronomy Chapters 15-17 Quiz

As we are coming to end of chapter 17 it was promised that we would have to refresh our memory before we get to start on chapter 18. Take the short quiz below and see what you can recall from chapter fifteen to seventeen in...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 20 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

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Which of the following is the definition of a galaxy?

A cluster of stars.

A cluster of stars held together by GRAVITY.

A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held togehter by GRAVITY.

A few stars.

Science Explorer Astronomy

This quiz is on chapter 1

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 20 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2013

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What is a Maria?

An indentation in the moon's surface

An indentation in the earth's surface

The flat land of the earth's surface

The flatland of the moon's surface

Astronomy Exam

How much do you know about our galaxy and the solar system? Find out here!

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 19 | Last updated: Dec 31, 2012

Sample Question
Which is the largest known star today?

Beta Orionis

Alpha Tauri

Canis Majoris

Alpha Carinae

Science T1mp1 Quiz 1- Astronomy

This quiz is a quick study guide for Thursday's quiz. The quiz is on 10/31/2013.

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 19 | Last updated: Oct 27, 2013

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Astronomy is...

The study of rocks in space.

The study of the planets, moon, stars,comets, gas, galaxies, gas dust etc.

Astronomy Science Quiz

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 18 | Last updated: Dec 26, 2018

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What does SETI assume that intelligent extra-terrestrial life communicate with?

Radios

Electromagnetic radiation

Mobile Phones

X-ray radiation

Astronomy Quiz - 8-4.1

Answer all questions below. Please make sure to READ each question. You do NOT need complete sentences this time!

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 18 | Last updated: Jan 22, 2013

Sample Question
Which is the correct order of the planets? (1 point)

Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune

Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

Astronomy Unit 2- Quiz 1

This quiz covers some of the basic information for unit 2.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 17 | Last updated: Jan 22, 2013

Sample Question
If the frequency of a wave is increased then what happens to the wavelength?

It increases

It decreases

It stays the same

Astronomy Ch 3

Questions: 32 | Attempts: 16 | Last updated: Oct 13, 2013

Sample Question
People of central Africa predicted the weather by

Recording the seasonal changes in average temperature

Observing the length of the lunar cycle.

Observing the path of the planets across the sky.

Observing the location of the Moon relative to the Sun in the sky.

Observing the orientation of the crescent Moon relative to the horizon

Astronomy Test

Getting ready for the astronomy test on Friday

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 16 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013

Sample Question
The sun gives us three things that we need for life on earth. What are they?

Light, energy and daytime

Light, heat and warmth

Light, heat and energy

Light, heat and mornings

None of these are correct

The Penultimate Astronomy Quiz

The quiz below is the fourth in a series of five designed to test out how much you have understood from the astronomy unit this past semester. Give it a shot and note down the chapters you need to study more on. All the best...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 16 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Sample Question
Which of the following best describes why a white dwarf cannon have a mass greater than the 1.4-Solar-Mass-Limit?

The cosmic speed limit

The Zeeman effect

The Chandrasekhar limit

None of the above

Astronomy Midterm Quiz #2

With the midterms just around the corner it is important to refresh your memory each chance you get and the quiz below is the second in a series of quizzes aimed at ensuring you pass your midterms. Give it a shot and check...

Questions: 61 | Attempts: 15 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Sample Question
Like charges repel and unlike charges attract because of...

Strong Nuclear Force

Weak Nuclear Force

Gravity

Electrical Forces

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This is astronomy trivia questions on sun, stars, and planets! There is much that we can learn about our solar system, and the bodies that continuously orbit around it and the quiz prepared will help shed some light on what you...

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Quiz: Can You Pass The Hardest Astronomy Test?

Take this quiz and learn more about cosmology, planets, galaxies, asteroids, astro photography, the Big Bang and black hole!

Question: | Attempts: 999 | Last updated: Dec 17, 2019

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge On Astronomy

Question: | Attempts: 499 | Last updated: Dec 12, 2019

Quiz: Practice Test Paper For Astronomy!

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....

Question: | Attempts: 2081 | Last updated: Dec 12, 2019

Quiz: Take The Astronomy Exams Test!

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...

Question: | Attempts: 922 | Last updated: Dec 12, 2019

What Do You Know About Astronomy? Trivia Quiz

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,...

Question: | Attempts: 1213 | Last updated: Jun 14, 2019

The Ultimate Astronomy Quiz On Asteroids!

Asteroids are different from comets and meteoroids. While asteroids are mainly composed of rock and mineral, comets are primarily composed of dust and ice. Also, asteroids formed closer to the sun, which prevents the development...

Question: | Attempts: 100 | Last updated: Jun 6, 2019

Quiz For Astronomy And The Solar System Related

If you are into astronomy and the solar system you understand that the planets are always in motion, right? In addition, explaining these motions is the Kepler's laws, right? Take up Practice Exam #2 and ascertain all...

Question: | Attempts: 33 | Last updated: Jan 25, 2019

Astronomy Science Quiz

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A Quiz On Astronomy For Pros

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....

Question: | Attempts: 132 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Definition And Facts Of Astronomy Quiz

The words, astrology and horoscope are the most searched topics on the Internet. The internet can also not be expected to give accurate information at all time and some may be misleading. The quiz below is designed to test...

Question: | Attempts: 87 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

This Quiz On Astronomy Is Only For Geniuses

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...

Question: | Attempts: 216 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Astronomy Unit 2 Quiz 2 Medium

X-ray astronomy is an observational branch of astronomy, which deals with the study of X-ray observation and detection from astronomical objects. The quiz below tests out how much you know about the different rays in...

Question: | Attempts: 14 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018

Science Astronomy Test Quiz

Astronomy is a science that studies everything outside of the earth's atmosphere, such as planets, stars, asteroids, galaxies and the properties and relationships of those celestial bodies. Astronomers base their...

Question: | Attempts: 89 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2018