Online Test — Beyond Earth
15 Questions • 15 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 15
All the natural objects in the sky are called:
Celestial bodies
Machines
Materials
Satellites only
Explanation: Natural objects in the sky are celestial (heavenly) bodies.
Question 2 of 15
Which of these makes its own light and heat?
The Moon
A planet
A star
An asteroid
Explanation: Stars produce their own light and heat.
Question 3 of 15
The Sun is actually a:
Planet
Star
Satellite
Comet
Explanation: The Sun is the star at the centre of our solar system.
Question 4 of 15
The Moon is the Earth's natural:
Star
Planet
Satellite
Comet
Explanation: The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
Question 5 of 15
Planets shine because they:
Make their own light
Reflect the Sun's light
Are on fire
Have bulbs
Explanation: Planets have no light of their own; they reflect sunlight.
Question 6 of 15
How many planets move around the Sun?
Six
Eight
Ten
Twelve
Explanation: There are eight planets in the solar system.
Question 7 of 15
The planet nearest to the Sun is:
Earth
Mercury
Jupiter
Neptune
Explanation: Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
Question 8 of 15
The largest planet in the solar system is:
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Explanation: Jupiter is the largest planet.
Question 9 of 15
A recognisable pattern of stars is called a:
Constellation
Comet
Meteor
Rover
Explanation: A star pattern is a constellation, such as Orion.
Question 10 of 15
A 'shooting star' that burns up entering Earth's atmosphere is a:
Planet
Meteor
Galaxy
Satellite
Explanation: A meteor burns brightly as it enters the atmosphere.
Question 11 of 15
The fixed path of a planet around the Sun is its:
Orbit
Pole
Phase
Tail
Explanation: Planets move along fixed paths called orbits.
Question 12 of 15
A human-made object placed in orbit around the Earth is a/an:
Natural satellite
Artificial satellite
Star
Comet
Explanation: A human-made object orbiting Earth is an artificial satellite.
Question 13 of 15
A powerful vehicle that carries spacecraft into space is a:
Telescope
Rocket
Compass
Microscope
Explanation: Rockets launch spacecraft and satellites into space.
Question 14 of 15
India's space agency is:
NASA
ISRO
ESA
FIFA
Explanation: ISRO is the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Question 15 of 15
Earth is special among the planets because it:
Is the biggest
Supports life with water, air and the right temperature
Is nearest the Sun
Has rings
Explanation: Earth is the only planet known to support life, thanks to water, air and a suitable temperature.