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Beyond Earth — Practice Worksheet
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Roll No.: __________
Date: ____________
General Instructions
- All questions are compulsory.
- Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each question.
- The answer key is at the end — try the paper first!
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
15 × 1 = 15 marks
1.
All the natural objects in the sky are called:
- A.Celestial bodies
- B.Machines
- C.Materials
- D.Satellites only
2.
Which of these makes its own light and heat?
- A.The Moon
- B.A planet
- C.A star
- D.An asteroid
3.
The Sun is actually a:
- A.Planet
- B.Star
- C.Satellite
- D.Comet
4.
The Moon is the Earth's natural:
- A.Star
- B.Planet
- C.Satellite
- D.Comet
5.
Planets shine because they:
- A.Make their own light
- B.Reflect the Sun's light
- C.Are on fire
- D.Have bulbs
6.
How many planets move around the Sun?
- A.Six
- B.Eight
- C.Ten
- D.Twelve
7.
The planet nearest to the Sun is:
- A.Earth
- B.Mercury
- C.Jupiter
- D.Neptune
8.
The largest planet in the solar system is:
- A.Earth
- B.Mars
- C.Jupiter
- D.Venus
9.
A recognisable pattern of stars is called a:
- A.Constellation
- B.Comet
- C.Meteor
- D.Rover
10.
A 'shooting star' that burns up entering Earth's atmosphere is a:
- A.Planet
- B.Meteor
- C.Galaxy
- D.Satellite
11.
The fixed path of a planet around the Sun is its:
- A.Orbit
- B.Pole
- C.Phase
- D.Tail
12.
A human-made object placed in orbit around the Earth is a/an:
- A.Natural satellite
- B.Artificial satellite
- C.Star
- D.Comet
13.
A powerful vehicle that carries spacecraft into space is a:
- A.Telescope
- B.Rocket
- C.Compass
- D.Microscope
14.
India's space agency is:
- A.NASA
- B.ISRO
- C.ESA
- D.FIFA
15.
Earth is special among the planets because it:
- A.Is the biggest
- B.Supports life with water, air and the right temperature
- C.Is nearest the Sun
- D.Has rings
Section B — Challenge / Olympiad (2 marks each)
6 × 2 = 12 marks
16.
Stars look like tiny points of light mainly because they are:
- A.Very small
- B.Extremely far away
- C.Made of ice
- D.Behind the Moon
17.
Why does a planet usually NOT twinkle while a star does?
- A.Planets are closer and shine more steadily
- B.Planets make their own light
- C.Stars are closer
- D.Planets are hotter
18.
If the Sun suddenly stopped shining, planets would become hard to see because they:
- A.Would explode
- B.Have no light of their own to reflect
- C.Would move faster
- D.Would turn into stars
19.
Asteroids are mostly found in a belt between which two planets?
- A.Earth and Mars
- B.Mars and Jupiter
- C.Venus and Earth
- D.Saturn and Uranus
20.
A comet develops a bright glowing tail when it:
- A.Comes near the Sun
- B.Moves far from the Sun
- C.Hits a planet
- D.Becomes a star
21.
Which everyday service depends on artificial satellites?
- A.Weather forecasting and TV signals
- B.Growing crops
- C.Boiling water
- D.Reading a book
Answer Key
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
- (A) Celestial bodies
- (C) A star
- (B) Star
- (C) Satellite
- (B) Reflect the Sun's light
- (B) Eight
- (B) Mercury
- (C) Jupiter
- (A) Constellation
- (B) Meteor
- (A) Orbit
- (B) Artificial satellite
- (B) Rocket
- (B) ISRO
- (B) Supports life with water, air and the right temperature
Section B — Challenge / Olympiad (2 marks each)
- (B) Extremely far away
- (A) Planets are closer and shine more steadily
- (B) Have no light of their own to reflect
- (B) Mars and Jupiter
- (A) Comes near the Sun
- (A) Weather forecasting and TV signals
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