Vocabulary for Describing Astronomy and Space Science

Quiz Instructions:
This quiz is designed to help intermediate-level students learn vocabulary related to astronomy and space science. The quiz consists of multiple choice questions. Please answer each question to the best of your ability.

Section 1:

1. What is a galaxy?
   A. A star
   B. A planet
   C. A cluster of stars, gas, and dust
   D. A black hole

2. What is a nebula?
   A. A star
   B. A planet
   C. A cluster of stars, gas, and dust
   D. A cloud of gas and dust

Section 2:

3. What is a supernova?
   A. A star
   B. A planet
   C. A cluster of stars, gas, and dust
   D. An exploding star

4. What is a meteor?
   A. A star
   B. A planet
   C. A cluster of stars, gas, and dust
   D. A small piece of rock or metal that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere

Section 3:

5. What is a comet?
   A. A star
   B. A planet
   C. A cluster of stars, gas, and dust
   D. A small icy body that orbits the sun

6. What is an asteroid?
   A. A star
   B. A planet
   C. A cluster of stars, gas, and dust
   D. A small rocky body that orbits the sun

We hope this quiz has been helpful in teaching you the vocabulary related to astronomy and space science. With the knowledge you have gained, you can now go on to explore the universe with confidence. Good luck!