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Quiz about The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean

The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean Quiz

Enjoy this quiz on the various aspects of our universe.

A multiple-choice quiz by gen. paton. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gen. paton

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,181

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4306

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This theory by Albert Einstein explains why all "observers" have their own separate measure of time because of the finite speed of light. Hint

Theory of Expansion

Theory of Relativity

Theory of Universal Evolution

Planck's Theory

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Question 2 of 10

2. The corona, the uppermost part of our sun, is what color to the naked eye (normally, not during special occasions)? Hint

Yellow

It is invisible to the naked eye

Orange

Gray

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Question 3 of 10

3. What happens to all objects that orbit the sun, the closer they get to the sun? Hint

They slow down

They rise higher than normally

They move lower than normally

They speed up

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Question 4 of 10

4. If not for the gravitational effect of this planet, the Earth would most likely be frequently bombarded with cosmic debris. What is the planet that protects us? Hint

Venus

Jupiter

Mars

Mercury

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Question 5 of 10

5. When a neutron star and a black hole orbit each other, the gases sucked off of the neutron star cause what kind of disk around the black hole before disappearing into it? Hint

Accretion Disk

Funnel Disk

Chandrasekhar Disk

Double Disk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why is it impossible for our sun to turn into a black hole eventually? Hint

It is not impossible

It is not large enough

It has planets

It is too close to the edge of the universe

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Question 7 of 10

7. The ability of these celestial bodies to spin rapidly, yet at a very precise rate, once caused scientists to suggest that they were actually messages sent by distant aliens. Hint

Quasars

Neutron Stars

Black Holes

Pulsars

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Question 8 of 10

8. These huge clouds of helium and hydrogen serve as the birth place of stars. Hint

Nebulae

Constellations

Novas

Auroras

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these forces of our universe is the strongest? Hint

Weak Force

Strong Force

Gravity

Hammons' Force

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Question 10 of 10

10. While being sucked into a black hole, objects are stretched out by what force of gravity? Hint

Tidal Force

Miller - Urey Force

Expansion Force

Relative Force

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This theory by Albert Einstein explains why all "observers" have their own separate measure of time because of the finite speed of light.

Answer: Theory of Relativity

The theory of relativity established Einstein as one of the greatest minds that ever lived.

2. The corona, the uppermost part of our sun, is what color to the naked eye (normally, not during special occasions)?

Answer: It is invisible to the naked eye

The corona is an envelope of highly ionized gas that surrounds the chromosphere (2nd uppermost part) of our sun. In is only visible when the brighter parts of the sun are covered by the moon during a total or near total eclipse.

3. What happens to all objects that orbit the sun, the closer they get to the sun?

Answer: They speed up

The increase in speed is caused by the sun's gravity, which increases its effects on an object the closer the object gets to it, "slingshotting" the object around, keeping it in planetary motion.

4. If not for the gravitational effect of this planet, the Earth would most likely be frequently bombarded with cosmic debris. What is the planet that protects us?

Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter, the most massive planet in our solar system, is larger than all of the other planets combined and doubled. Its great gravitational tug redirects most objects that would otherwise be on a journey towards Earth.

5. When a neutron star and a black hole orbit each other, the gases sucked off of the neutron star cause what kind of disk around the black hole before disappearing into it?

Answer: Accretion Disk

This large disk of gas turns white hot just before entering the black hole itself.

6. Why is it impossible for our sun to turn into a black hole eventually?

Answer: It is not large enough

Only stars far more massive than the Sun are capable of creating black holes.

7. The ability of these celestial bodies to spin rapidly, yet at a very precise rate, once caused scientists to suggest that they were actually messages sent by distant aliens.

Answer: Pulsars

These objects pulse out radio waves because of their immense rotational speed.

8. These huge clouds of helium and hydrogen serve as the birth place of stars.

Answer: Nebulae

After being born in these clouds of gas, the star then wanders out to live the rest of its days wherever gravity takes it.

9. Which of these forces of our universe is the strongest?

Answer: Strong Force

Contrary to popular belief, gravity is an extremely weak force relative to the others. Hammons' force however, does not exist.

10. While being sucked into a black hole, objects are stretched out by what force of gravity?

Answer: Tidal Force

Miller and Urey are known for experiments in biology, relative and expansion forces are not forces of gravity.

Source: Author gen. paton

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