1. Space Test Jeopardy Final Jeopardy Theories Vocab Galaxies Other $100
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Final Jeopardy

2. 1 - $100
The theory that the Universe has always existed and will continue to exist forever.
Steady-State Theory

3. 1 - $200
The theory that states that the Universe started with the explosion of a singularity (from a cosmic egg)
Big Bang Theory

4. 1 - $300
Theory that the Big Bang happened and will be followed by a contraction of the universe that will trigger another Big Bang.
Big Squeeze Theory

5. 1 - $400 What is another name for the Big Squeeze Theory?
Oscillating Theory

6. 1 - $500 How do scientists know the universe is expanding?
Galaxies are getting farther and farther apart.

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Distance between one wave peak and the next.
Wavelength

8. 2 - $200 The path an object takes as it moves around another object.
Orbit

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A group of stars held together by their own gravity.
Galaxy

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The force of attraction between two objects.
Gravity

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An object in motion will continue to move until another object or force stops it.
Inertia

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This object breaks light up into the colors we can see.
prism

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Name three of the types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Radio, Micro, Ultraviolet, Infared, Visible, etc.

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Which type of wave has the longest wavelength?
Radio waves

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What type of wave has the shortest wavelength?
Gamma Rays

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Which color in the visible light spectrum has the longest wavelength?
Red

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What is the name of the galaxy we live in and what kind of galaxy is it?
Milky Way; Spiral

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Name this type of galaxy:
spiral

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Name this type of galaxy:
Elliptical galaxy

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Name this type of galaxy:
Irregular galaxy

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Name this type of galaxy:
Barred spiral galaxy

22. 5 - $100 Who proposed that the planets orbit the sun?
Nicholas Copernicus

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Who proposed that the planets travel in elliptical orbits, not in perfect circles?
Johannes Kepler

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What is the main difference between a refractor telescope and a reflector telescope?
A refractor telescope uses a lens while a reflector telescope uses a mirror.

25. 5 - $400 Put the following terms in order from smallest to largest:
Universe
Solar system
galaxy
Solar system, galaxy, universe

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List in order from the longest to the shortest the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma ray

27. Final Jeopardy What is a light year?
The distance light travels in one year or 6 trillion miles.