Stars Moons and Exoplanets Trivia

Question 1

Some planets are formed from the collapse of small, cold space clouds called what?

Accepted Answer

Globulettes

Question 2

At night, temperatures on Mercury can drop to what?

Accepted Answer

-280 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 3

In 2001, Dennis Tito became the first private citizen to tour space, paying how much for a week-long journey?

Accepted Answer

$20 million

Question 4

The dual-lobed asteroid found by Hubble was named what?

Accepted Answer

Arrokoth

Question 5

The hexagonal storm at Saturn's north pole has persisted for how long?

Accepted Answer

over 40 years

Question 6

What is the cost of a single space shuttle launch?

Accepted Answer

$450 million

Question 7

Which element is represented by the chemical symbol 'H'?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen

Question 8

Which gas do humans exhale?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

Question 9

What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

CO2

Question 10

Which color is at the top of a rainbow?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 11

Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 12

What is the most common gas in Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

Question 13

In what month does summer start in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

June

Question 14

What is the chemical symbol for water?

Accepted Answer

H2O

Stars Moons and Exoplanets trivia