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GED Space Science
Test Description: Quiz covering basic astronomy concepts as presented in a pre-GED textbook.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The theory that states that the universe is constantly expanding is called...
A
the theory of relativity
B
the flat universe theory
C
the closed universe theory
D
the open universe theory
2) Astronomy is the study of...
A
life
B
space
C
chemicals
D
horoscopes
3) A light year measures...
A
speed
B
time
C
distance
D
velocity
4) A large group of stars is called..
A
solar system
B
asteroid belt
C
galaxy
D
universe
5) Which of the following terms best describes Pluto\'s status as a celestial body?
A
a moon
B
a dwarf planet
C
a planet
D
a small solar system body
6) What type of reaction occurs inside the sun?
A
nuclear fission
B
nuclear fusion
C
potential energy
D
kinetic energy
7) Which planet is closest to the sun?
A
Mars
B
Venus
C
Mercury
D
Earth
8) What causes seasons on Earth?
A
the moon's rotation around the Earth
B
Earth's tilt on its axis
C
the sun's rotation around the Earth
D
Earth's rotation around the sun
9) During which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?
A
full moon
B
crescent moon
C
gibbous moon
D
new moon
10) What causes the tides?
A
the sun's pull of gravity on the Earth
B
the moon's pull of gravity of the Earth
C
the sun's pull of gravity on the moon
D
the Earth's pull of gravity on the moon
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