Space Quiz: Set 9 | Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the nearest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way?

A) Triangulum Galaxy B) Andromeda Galaxy C) Whirlpool Galaxy D) Sombrero Galaxy

2. The process by which a star generates energy by fusing hydrogen into helium is known as:

A) Nuclear fission B) Gravitational collapse C) Chemical combustion D) Nuclear fusion

3. What is a 'supernova'?

A) The birth of a new star B) A type of black hole C) The explosive death of a massive star D) A galaxy with a high rate of star formation

4. The Valles Marineris is a vast canyon system located on which planet?

A) Earth B) Mars C) Venus D) Mercury

5. What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of the Moon?

A) Capture theory B) Fission theory C) Co-formation theory D) Giant-impact hypothesis

6. The main component of the atmosphere of Venus is:

A) Nitrogen B) Hydrogen C) Carbon dioxide D) Oxygen

7. The first human to perform a spacewalk was:

A) Yuri Gagarin B) Alexei Leonov C) Neil Armstrong D) Buzz Aldrin

8. What is the term for the distance light travels in one year?

A) Astronomical unit B) Light-minute C) Light-year D) Parsec

9. What is a 'quasar'?

A) A type of star in the final stages of its life B) A compact, extremely luminous active galactic nucleus C) A large, bright galaxy D) A small, dense planet

10. What is the name of the large cloud of gas and dust where new stars are born?

A) Supernova B) Nebula C) Galaxy D) Comet

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A Quiz on important topics related to space (Set 9)

1. What is the name of the nearest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way?

2. The process by which a star generates energy by fusing hydrogen into helium is known as:

3. What is a 'supernova'?

4. The Valles Marineris is a vast canyon system located on which planet?

5. What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of the Moon?

6. The main component of the atmosphere of Venus is:

7. The first human to perform a spacewalk was:

8. What is the term for the distance light travels in one year?

9. What is a 'quasar'?

10. What is the name of the large cloud of gas and dust where new stars are born?

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A Quiz on important topics related to space (Set 9)

1. What is the name of the nearest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way? Read

2. The process by which a star generates energy by fusing hydrogen into helium is known as: Read

3. What is a 'supernova'? Read

4. The Valles Marineris is a vast canyon system located on which planet? Read

5. What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of the Moon? Read

6. The main component of the atmosphere of Venus is: Read

7. The first human to perform a spacewalk was: Read

8. What is the term for the distance light travels in one year? Read

9. What is a 'quasar'? Read

10. What is the name of the large cloud of gas and dust where new stars are born? Read

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1. What is the name of the nearest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way?

2. The process by which a star generates energy by fusing hydrogen into helium is known as:

3. What is a 'supernova'?

4. The Valles Marineris is a vast canyon system located on which planet?

5. What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of the Moon?

6. The main component of the atmosphere of Venus is:

7. The first human to perform a spacewalk was:

8. What is the term for the distance light travels in one year?

9. What is a 'quasar'?

10. What is the name of the large cloud of gas and dust where new stars are born?