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#1 How large is the Milky Way Galaxy? D -- It is very small when compared to the universe
#2 Which correctly ranks astronomical objects by size, starting with the smallest? A -- Earth, sun, solar system, galaxy, universe
#3 Why are distances in space often measured in light years? B -- Distances in space are so great that a large unit is needed
#4 Which two planets are closest together? C -- Mercury and Venus
#5 Which two neighboring planets are farthest apart? A -- Neptune and Uranus
#6 Why do we see certain constellations during one season and other constellations in other seasons? D -- The earth is revolving around the sun
#7 Which stars do we always see during the year? Stars... B -- over the North Pole
#8 What is a light year? B -- How far light travels in a year
#9 What kind of galaxy is the Milky Way? A -- Spiral
#10 The star Sirius is 8.8 light years away from earth. How does that compare to the distance between the sun and the earth? B -- The distance between Sirius and the sun is greater than the distance between Earth and sun
#11 Which is the biggest? D -- Universe
#12 What is a universe? D -- Everything in space
#13 What galaxy do we live in? D -- Milky Way
#14 What is earth's position in the solar system? C -- 3rd planet from the sun
#15 What is the biggest mistake students make on the End of Level test? B -- Going too fast