In the space Quiz

Select the option that correctly identifies 'X' in the given sequence of planets:

1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Jupiter

Answer: (c) Jupiter

Out of all the planets in our solar system, Earth is the only one known to support life. Identify the TRUE statements: A. Earth has water, a suitable atmosphere and the right temperature. B. Earth is closer to the Sun than other planets. C. Earth has more moons than other planets.

1. A only
2. A and B only
3. A and C only

Answer: (a) A only

Harry came across a word grid in his Science book as given below. Which of the following objects is hidden in the given word grid?

1. This planet is also known as the red planet.
2. The coldest planet of the solar system.
3. A celestial body that revolves around the Earth.

Answer: (c) A celestial body that revolves around the Earth.

George is an astronaut looking for a planet to land on that is the largest planet in the solar system. Which planet should he land on?

1. Uranus
2. Jupiter
3. Earth

Answer: (b) Jupiter

Name the following planets- 1. A planet that is closest to the Sun in the solar system. 2. A planet that has rings.

1. 1. Venus 2. Earth
2. 1. Mercury 2. Saturn
3. 1. Neptune 2. Uranus

Answer: (b) 1. Mercury 2. Saturn

Douglas saw a picture of the solar system in a book as given below. Can you help Douglas identify which of the following labelled parts are a pair of gas giants?

1. F and I
2. A and D
3. E and G

Answer: (a) F and I

Which of the following statements are CORRECT regarding the image below? 1. All planets are the same size. 2. The Earth orbits around the Moon. 3. The Milky Way is the name of the galaxy that our solar system is in. 4. The path that planets take around the Sun is called the orbit.

1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4

Answer: (c) 3 and 4

Naomi was talking to her friend in another country. It was nighttime where Naomi was, but daytime where her friend was. Select the correct option to find the reason behind this.

1. The Earth’s rotation causes different places to face the Sun at different times.
2. The Sun rises earlier in some countries.
3. The Sun shines only on certain parts of the world.

Answer: (a) The Earth’s rotation causes different places to face the Sun at different times.

Three students were having a classroom discussion about the celestial bodies and this is what they said: Maria- The sun is very, very far away from us, even though it looks close. Samantha- Some stars are big while others are small. Who spoke correctly?

1. Only Maria
2. Only Samantha
3. Both Maria and Samantha

Answer: (c) Both Maria and Samantha

Your teacher tells you the time it takes for the Earth, Mars, and Venus to orbit the sun. Venus takes the least time, followed by Earth, and then Mars. Based on this information, which of the following is true?

1. Mars is closer to the sun than Venus
2. Earth is closer to the sun than Mars
3. Venus and Mars are the same distance from the sun

Answer: (b) Earth is closer to the sun than Mars