Space Technology — Unit test Answers

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Which is the final event that occurs when a star is forming?

A
The outer layer of the star expands.
B
Gravity pulls gas and dust together.
C
A black hole forms as the core collapses.
D
Nuclear fusion begins under high pressure.
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Which remains the same as the distance of an object from Earth changes?

A
size of the force
B
strength of gravity
C
mass of the object
D
weight of the object
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Observable matter makes up about what percentage of the universe?

A
5%
B
10%
C
50%
D
95%
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What was discovered in 1965 and is believed to be leftover thermal energy from the big bang?

A
red shift
B
the Eagle Nebula
C
the Doppler effect
D
background radiation
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Which is a future NASA research project?

A
using a probe to collect data
B
conducting research from a space station
C
collecting samples on an asteroid
D
conducting a space mission with no people
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What term describes the moon’s path around Earth?

A
eclipse
B
phase
C
revolution
D
rotation
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Which characteristic do Mercury and Mars share?

A
many moons
B
rocky surfaces
C
thick atmospheres
D
moderate temperature fluctuations
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What term specifically describes small chunks of rocks and debris in space that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere?

A
meteorites
B
meteoroids
C
meteors
D
meteorides
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Which term defines a star system with two stars?

A
binary star system
B
eclipse star system
C
open cluster star system
D
globular cluster star system
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In which range is the peak wavelength of a star that is much hotter than the Sun most likely to be?

A
radio waves
B
infrared radiation
C
microwaves
D
ultraviolet light
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Which causes objects in the universe to resist a change in speed or direction?

A
gravity
B
inertia
C
motion
D
orbit
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A
visible light
B
gamma rays
C
ultraviolet light
D
infrared radiation
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Which is one physical property that all stars have?

A
They are made of gases.
B
They shine very brightly.
C
They have a triangle shape.
D
They contain iron in their cores.
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What force acts between Earth and the moon?

A
gravity
B
mass
C
motion
D
newtons
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What is the correct order of star colors from hottest to coolest?

A
white, yellow, red, blue
B
yellow, orange, white, red
C
red, orange, yellow, blue-white
D
blue, white, yellow-white, orange
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Which is a factor that keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun?

A
the orbital path of the moon
B
the gravitational pull of the Sun
C
the continuous motion of the universe
D
Earth’s changing speed and direction
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Which statement correctly describes terrestrial planets?

A
They are made of mostly rock.
B
They are made of gases.
C
They are small objects of ice and dust.
D
They are very large compared to other planets.
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What occurs as energy is transferred through the radiative zone of the Sun? Check all that apply.

A
Gamma rays are produced.
B
Photons are absorbed and reemitted.
C
Energy is transferred through the large-scale movement of material.
D
Photons are scattered in many directions.
E
Energy is released into the photosphere.
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Scientists believe that some mass extinction events are possibly caused by asteroids, volcanic activity, or climate change. How many mass extinctions have occurred on Earth in the last 4.6 billion years?

A
0
B
1
C
5
D
10
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Which planet is small, with a rocky surface and an atmosphere?

A
Jupiter
B
Neptune
C
Uranus
D
Venus

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