Astronomy Vocabulary

Question 1 of 16

1

It is all of space and time. It is everything we can touch, feel, sense, measure or detect. It includes living things, planets, stars, dust clouds, light, and even time.

Select one of the following:

solar system
universe
black hole

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

It is the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun.

Select one of the following:

galaxy
universe
solar system

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

This is the scientific study of the universe. It is the study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, comets, gas, galaxies, gas, dust and other non-Earthly bodies.

Select one of the following:

astronomy
astronaut
astronomer

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

It is a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust. It is held together by gravity.

Select one of the following:

solar system
galaxy
space

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

This often simply means "universe". The universe considered as a system with an order and pattern.

Select one of the following:

cosmos
space
galaxy

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

It is an object or a celestial body that orbits the sun.

Select one of the following:

star
meteor
planet

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

This is a scientist who studies the stars , planets , and other natural objects in the universe.

Select one of the following:

astronomy
astronaut
astronomer

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

It is the galaxy that contains our solar system. All the stars we see in the night sky are in this galaxy.

Select one of the following:

Milk Way
Milky Way
Milky Ways

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

Fine particles of matter. Dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth.

Select one of the following:

dust
stone
water

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

This is a small body moving in the solar system.

Select one of the following:

meteor
asteroid
meteoroid

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

This is a large, irregularly shaped object in space that orbits our Sun.

Select one of the following:

meteor
meteorite
astroid

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

A person who travels beyond the earth's atmosphere, travels in outer space.

Select one of the following:

astronaut
astronomer
pilot

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

It is a very large ball of burning gas in space. It is a bright point of light in the sky.

Select one of the following:

moon
planet
star

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

It is an optical instrument. You can observe the stars or planets with it.

Select one of the following:

periscope
microscope
telescope

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

It is a cloud of gas and dust in outer space.

Select one of the following:

nebula
black hole
meteor

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

It is a vehicle in which astronauts can travel round the earth, outside its atmosphere, doing scientific tests.

Select one of the following:

space agency
space station
space travel

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English Language Quiz on Astronomy Vocabulary, created by Beytullah Once on 05/10/2020.

Astronomy Vocabulary

Question 1 of 16

It is all of space and time. It is everything we can touch, feel, sense, measure or detect. It includes living things, planets, stars, dust clouds, light, and even time.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

It is the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

This is the scientific study of the universe. It is the study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, comets, gas, galaxies, gas, dust and other non-Earthly bodies.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

It is a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust. It is held together by gravity.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

This often simply means "universe". The universe considered as a system with an order and pattern.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

It is an object or a celestial body that orbits the sun.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

This is a scientist who studies the stars , planets , and other natural objects in the universe.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

It is the galaxy that contains our solar system. All the stars we see in the night sky are in this galaxy.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

Fine particles of matter. Dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

This is a small body moving in the solar system.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

This is a large, irregularly shaped object in space that orbits our Sun.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

A person who travels beyond the earth's atmosphere, travels in outer space.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

It is a very large ball of burning gas in space. It is a bright point of light in the sky.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

It is an optical instrument. You can observe the stars or planets with it.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

It is a cloud of gas and dust in outer space.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

It is a vehicle in which astronauts can travel round the earth, outside its atmosphere, doing scientific tests.

Select one of the following:

Explanation