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Astronomy Trivia

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Explore astronomy trivia with questions about Venus, Saturn’s rings, supernovas, light-years, and the gravity that keeps planets in orbit.

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What is the primary reason Venus is so hot?
- Rapid rotation
- High reflectivity
- Large size
- Greenhouse effect
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Greenhouse effect
Which element heavily influences Mercury’s magnetic field?
- Oxygen
- Helium
- Hydrogen
- Iron
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Iron
Who was the first person to orbit Earth?
- Neil Armstrong
- Yuri Gagarin
- John Glenn
- Buzz Aldrin
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Yuri Gagarin
What is a light year a measure of?
- Distance
- Time
- Weight
- Brightness
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Distance
Approximately how many minutes does sunlight take to reach Earth?
- Three
- Eight
- Ten
- Fifteen
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Eight

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