GED Science : Space Science

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for GED Science

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Earth And Space Science

What body in space was recently declassified as a planet?

Possible Answers:

Neptune

Pluto

Ganymede

Titan

Correct answer:

Pluto

Explanation:

Until 2006 Pluto was classified as the ninth planet. At that time, it was declassified as a planet and reclassified as a "dwarf planet."

Neptune is the eighth planet in our solar system. Titan and Ganymede are moods of Saturn and Jupiter, respectively.

Example Question #1 : Earth And Space Science

What is the approximate age of the universe?

Possible Answers:

2014 years

72 million years

14 billion years

6000 years

Correct answer:

14 billion years

Explanation:

The universe was thought to begin because of the Big Bang, which occurred around 14 billion years ago.

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