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What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
True or False: The Earth is the center of the universe.
False
Fill in the blank: The process by which stars produce energy is called ________.
nuclear fusion
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
What is the nearest star to Earth?
Proxima Centauri
What is the term for a moon that is completely illuminated by the sun?
Full moon
Which celestial body is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
True or False: A light-year is a measure of time.
False
What phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun?
Solar eclipse
What is the name of our galaxy?
Milky Way
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a dwarf planet? A) Venus B) Pluto C) Jupiter
B) Pluto
What is the primary component of the sun?
Hydrogen
Fill in the blank: The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun is called ________.
gravity
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Spiral galaxy
True or False: All planets in our solar system have moons.
False
What is the term for a star that suddenly increases in brightness due to a catastrophic explosion?
Supernova
What is the primary reason for the seasons on Earth?
The tilt of Earth’s axis
Which planet has the longest day?
Venus
What are the two main types of telescopes?
Refracting and reflecting telescopes
Multiple Choice: Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot? A) Neptune B) Jupiter C) Saturn
B) Jupiter
What is the term for a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern?
Constellation
True or False: Black holes can be seen with the naked eye.
False
What is the name of the effect that explains the redshift of light from distant galaxies?
Doppler effect
Fill in the blank: The study of celestial objects and phenomena is called ________.
astronomy
What is the main component of the atmosphere of Mars?
Carbon dioxide
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
What is the term for the boundary around a black hole beyond which no light can escape?
Event horizon
Which planet is known for having the tallest volcano in the solar system?
Mars (Olympus Mons)
