The Universe Quiz
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It’s mind-blowing to think that there’s literally an entire universe out there just waiting to be explored, and most of us don’t know a thing about it. Think you’ve got a decent knowledge of the universe? Let’s find out.
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What Planet is closest to the sun?
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Earth
- B.
Mercury
- C.
Jupiter
Correct Answer
B. MercuryExplanation
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It orbits the sun at an average distance of about 36 million miles, which is much closer than Earth's average distance of about 93 million miles. This proximity to the sun also means that Mercury has a shorter year, completing one orbit in just 88 Earth days. Additionally, Mercury has a very thin atmosphere and extreme temperature variations, ranging from extremely hot during the day to extremely cold at night.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Pluto is No Longer a Planet
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Pluto is no longer considered a planet because of a reclassification by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006. According to the new definition, a planet must meet three criteria: it must orbit the Sun, it must be spherical in shape, and it must have cleared its orbit of other debris. While Pluto orbits the Sun and is spherical, it has not cleared its orbit, as it shares its path with other objects in the Kuiper Belt. Therefore, it is now classified as a "dwarf planet" rather than a full-fledged planet.Rate this question:
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There are_____Planets in The Solar System?
Correct Answer
8, eight, Eight , EIGHTExplanation
The correct answer is 8. There are eight planets in the Solar System.Rate this question:
- 4.
Name SOME The dwarf Planets in our solar system.
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Ixion
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Pyunngia
- C.
Orcus
- D.
Pluto
- E.
Mars
- F.
Sedna
- G.
TReS-4
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ixion
C. Orcus
D. Pluto
F. SednaExplanation
The correct answer is Ixion, Orcus, Pluto, and Sedna. These are all considered dwarf planets in our solar system. Mars is not a dwarf planet, but a regular planet. TReS-4 is not a dwarf planet either, but rather an exoplanet discovered outside of our solar system.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which is the largest planet that has been found in 2013?
- A.
Jupiter
- B.
Sedna
- C.
ROXs 42 Bb
- D.
Vesta
Correct Answer
C. ROXs 42 BbExplanation
The largest planet in the observable universe is probably an enormous exoplanet known as ROXs 42 Bb. Discovered in 2013, this gas giant is located about 500 light-years away from Earth. NASA estimates that ROXs 42 Bb has a radius approximately 1.12 times that of Jupiter's.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the biggest Measurement (distance) used for measuring galaxies
- A.
Kilometers
- B.
Micrometers
- C.
Yottameters
Correct Answer
C. YottametersExplanation
The correct answer is Yottameters. Yottameter is the largest unit of measurement used for measuring galaxies. It is equal to one quadrillion kilometers or one trillion astronomical units. Given the vast size of galaxies, it is necessary to use such a large unit of measurement to accurately quantify their distances.Rate this question:
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- 7.
'Virgo A' is the biggest galaxy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement "Virgo A is the biggest galaxy" is false. The biggest galaxy known to date is IC 1101, which is located in the Abell 2029 galaxy cluster. Virgo A, also known as Messier 87, is a massive galaxy, but it is not the biggest.Rate this question:
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- 8.
If you said false than What is the biggest galaxy? if you said true than continue on with Virgo A unless you want to change your answer
- A.
NGC 7714
- B.
Milky way
- C.
Andromeda
- D.
IC 1101
- E.
Triangulum
- F.
Virgo A
Correct Answer
D. IC 1101Explanation
IC 1101 is the correct answer because it is known to be the largest galaxy in the observable universe. It is located approximately 1.04 billion light-years away from Earth and has an estimated diameter of about 6 million light-years. IC 1101 is classified as a supergiant elliptical galaxy and is believed to contain trillions of stars. Its immense size and mass make it a fascinating object of study for astronomers and astrophysicists.Rate this question:
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What is the biggest star? how big is it?
- A.
Deneb
- B.
Our Sun
- C.
VY CANIS MAJORIS
- D.
WOH G64
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5,000,000,000 km
- F.
3,000,000,000 km
- G.
1,000,000 km
- H.
6,000,000,000,00 km
Correct Answer(s)
C. VY CANIS MAJORIS
F. 3,000,000,000 kmExplanation
VY Canis Majoris is the correct answer because it is currently known as one of the biggest stars in the universe. It is a red hypergiant star located in the constellation Canis Major and has a radius of approximately 3,000,000,000 km. This makes it one of the largest known stars, much bigger than our Sun which has a radius of about 1,000,000 km.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How big is a Yottameter?
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TOO BIG!
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1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 lb
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1 ft
- D.
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 m
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1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 yoctometers
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47654897349764458976457654897678950907640. km
- G.
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 meters
- H.
6,000,000,000,000 m
- I.
9,000,000,000,0 km
- J.
12 exameters
- K.
3,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 meters
Correct Answer
G. 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 metersExplanation
A Yottameter is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 meters. This is an extremely large distance, representing one sextillion meters. It is used to measure astronomical distances or the size of the universe.Rate this question:
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