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Cosmic Art and Design Basics study set below.
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1
In design, 'negative space' refers to the area around a subject. What is the primary composition of the 'negative space' between stars in our galaxy?
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A
Solid matter
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B
Empty vacuum
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C
Dense liquid
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D
Bright neon gas
2
The sun is a sphere, which is a three-dimensional form. Which of these is a two-dimensional shape representing the sun's outline from a distance?
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A
Cube
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B
Circle
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C
Pyramid
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D
Cone
3
Saturn is famous for its rings. In terms of design patterns, what kind of line best describes the shape of these rings around the planet?
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A
Zig-zag
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B
Straight
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C
Curved
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D
Dashed
4
Primary colours are Red, Blue, and Yellow. Which planet in our solar system is most famously associated with the colour 'Red'?
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A
Mars
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B
Venus
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C
Jupiter
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D
Neptune
5
Value in art refers to the lightness or darkness of a colour. Which object in space has the highest value (lightness) when viewed from Earth at night?
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A
The Moon
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B
Mars
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C
A black hole
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D
A meteor
6
Symmetry is a balance of proportions. Which of these celestial objects typically displays a high degree of radial symmetry?
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A
An asteroid
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B
A planet
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C
A nebula
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D
A comet
7
Texture refers to how a surface feels or looks. Which planet is known for having a rocky, cratered surface texture?
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A
Jupiter
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B
Mercury
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C
Neptune
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D
Saturn
8
In design, a 'point' is the simplest element. Which of these is technically a point of light in the night sky?
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A
A galaxy
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B
A star
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C
A moon
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D
A planet
9
Scale refers to the size of an object. Which planet has the largest scale (size) in our solar system?
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A
Earth
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B
Jupiter
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C
Mars
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D
Venus
10
Complementary colours are opposite on the colour wheel. If the sun is yellow, what colour on the opposite side of the wheel would contrast it?
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A
Purple
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B
Green
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C
Red
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D
Orange
11
A gradient is a gradual change in colour. What phenomenon creates a colourful gradient of light in Earth's upper atmosphere?
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A
Aurora
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B
Solar flare
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C
Moonlight
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D
Dust storm
12
Space in art can feel 'crowded' or 'open'. Which term describes the vast, empty regions of the universe between galaxy clusters?
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A
Voids
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B
Superclusters
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C
Nebulae
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D
Black holes
13
The shape of a comet's orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle; it is an elongated shape known as what?
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A
Square
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B
Triangle
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C
Ellipse
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D
Pentagon
14
Which of these colours is most commonly used in art to represent the 'cool' temperature of deep space?
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A
Blue
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B
Yellow
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C
Orange
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D
Red
15
Artists use 'vanishing points' to show depth. As a star moves further away from Earth, it appears to shrink in scale. This is a principle of what?
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A
Perspective
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B
Contrast
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C
Balance
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D
Unity
16
What geometric form best describes the shape of the Milky Way galaxy as seen from the side?
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A
Sphere
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B
Disc
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C
Cube
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D
Pyramid
17
'Emphasis' is used to draw attention. What feature on Jupiter serves as a visual point of emphasis due to its distinct colour and shape?
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A
The Great Red Spot
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B
The polar ice cap
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C
The rocky core
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D
The ring system
18
Primary colours are the base for all others. What are the three primary colours of additive light (often used in digital space imagery)?
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A
Red, Green, Blue
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B
Yellow, Cyan, Magenta
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C
Black, White, Grey
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D
Red, Yellow, Blue
19
Which of these describes the visual quality of a star-filled sky that lacks a singular focal point?
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A
Pattern
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B
Contrast
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C
Asymmetry
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D
Emphasis
20
The Earth is often depicted as a sphere. What do we call a flat, two-dimensional drawing of the Earth's surface?
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A
Globe
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B
Map
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C
Model
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D
Sculpture
21
When looking at the Sun, its light intensity creates high contrast. What do we call the darkest areas on the Sun's surface?
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A
Sunspots
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B
Craters
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C
Valleys
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D
Mountains
22
The repetition of stars in a cluster is a design principle known as what?
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A
Pattern
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B
Emphasis
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C
Contrast
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D
Variety
23
Which celestial body is known for its distinct, high-contrast rings when viewed through a telescope?
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A
Mars
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B
Saturn
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C
Venus
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D
Mercury
24
In design, 'balance' is key. Which force holds the planets in a balanced orbit around the Sun?
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A
Gravity
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B
Magnetism
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C
Friction
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D
Light
25
Nebulae are clouds of gas and dust. In art terms, they are often described as having an 'organic' shape, meaning what?
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A
Geometric
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B
Irregular
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C
Symmetrical
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D
Fixed
