G6 Social Studies Revision 5

What is a light year?

• The distance that a rocket travels in one year in space

• The distance that a spaceship travels in one year in space

• The distance that light travels in one year in space

• The distance that sound travels in one year in space

Which celestial event occurs when one object in space casts a shadow on another?

• Comet sighting

• Aurora borealis

• Eclipse

• Meteor shower

What is the significance of the North Star in navigation?

• It is the closest star to Earth

• It marks the location of the International Space Station

• It is used to determine direction and latitude

• It is the brightest star in the sky

What is a constellation?

• A group of planets orbiting a star

• A group of stars forming recognizable patterns

• A type of comet

• A type of asteroid

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light?

• Total Eclipse

• Partial Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

How often does a total eclipse occur?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every month

• Every year and a half

What is the nearest star to Earth?

• Vega

• The Sun

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

What do astronomers study?

• Rocks and minerals

• Plants and animals

• Weather patterns

• Planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial bodies