M1: The Universe

Question 1

“Earth’s twin”

Answer 1

Venus

Question 2

A massive system bounded by gravity.

Answer 2

Galaxy

Question 3

Also called “microplanet”

Answer 3

Asteroid

Question 4

Ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion.

Answer 4

Stars

Question 5

Ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion.

Answer 5

Stars

Question 6

Biggest planet

Answer 6

Jupiter

Question 7

Celestial body neither a planet nor a satellite

Answer 7

Dwarf planet

Question 8

Celestial body that orbits a star, has sufficient mass for self-gravity, spherical in shape, has a clear orbit.

Answer 8

Planets

Question 9

Cloud of gas and dust from exploded stars

Answer 9

Nebula

Question 10

Continuous streams of plasma (Aurora lights)

Answer 10

Solar Wind

Question 11

Dark spots that appear in the Sun’s surface

Answer 11

Sunspots

Question 12

Large objects of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbit the sun.

Answer 12

Comet

Question 13

Located between Mars and Jupiter is where most asteroids orbit.

Answer 13

Asteroid belt

Question 14

Outer region of the planet in the solar system that is similar to the main asteroid belt. (Home to at least 4 dwarf planets)

Answer 14

Kuiper belt

Question 15

Process that occurs at the core of the stars and causes them to produce energy.

Answer 15

Nuclear Fusion

Question 16

Revolves around a planet and reflects the sun’s light

Answer 16

Moon

Question 17

Smallest planet

Answer 17

Mercury

Question 18

Twin giants

Answer 18

Neptune and Uranus

Question 19

Violent explosion of radiation

Answer 19

Solar flare

Question 20

What is the order of the hottest star to the coolest star?

Answer 20

Blue - White - Yellow - Orange - Red