Question

Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(05.01 MC)

Which list accurately identifies the hierarchy of space from largest to smallest?

Solar system, galaxy, planet, universe
Galaxy, solar system, planet, moon
Galaxy, solar system, universe, moon
Solar system, universe, galaxy, moon
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(05.01 MC)

Which of the following correctly describes the hierarchy that exists in the universe?

A galaxy refers to all existing matter, energy, and space that is held together by gravity.
A galaxy is a collection of planets, their moons, and other objects in orbit around a central star.
A solar system refers to all existing matter, energy, and space that is held together by gravity.
A solar system is a collection of planets, their moons, and other objects in orbit around a central star.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(05.01 LC)

The distance light travels in a year is called _______.

a light year
a parsec
a megameter
an astronomical unit
Question 4 (True/False Worth 2 points)
(05.01 LC)

Light years are smaller in distance than astronomical units.

True
False
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(05.01 LC)

Complete the following statement. Our solar system includes the sun, _________, and their moons.

galaxies
stars
planets
universe
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.01 LC)

The speed of light can be used to measure the _______.

time of a planet's rotation
distance between objects in space
mass of astronomical bodies
densities of stars
Question 7 (Matching Worth 4 points)
(05.01 LC)

Match the term to its description.

Match Term Definition
Astronomical body A) A system of stars held by gravitational attraction
Galaxy B) An object in space
Comet C) A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and a stream of gas and dust
Moon ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Galaxy, solar system, planet, moon - Answer to Question 1

A solar system is a collection of planets, their moons, and other objects in orbit around a central star. - Answer to Question 2

A light year - Answer to Question 3

False - Answer to Question 4

Planets - Answer to Question 5

Distance between objects in space - Answer to Question 6

Astronomical body - B) An object in space

Galaxy - A) A system of stars held by gravitational attraction

Comet - C) A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and a stream of gas and dust

Moon - An object in space that orbits a planet - Answer to Question 7