Space Quiz

What are satellites?

• Stars that emit light

• Spacecrafts sent by humans to study the universe

• Objects that orbit larger astronomical bodies

• Telescopes located on Earth used for observing the universe

Which of the following is a natural satellite of Earth?

• The Sun

• The International Space Station

• The Moon

• Mars

What is the main difference between natural satellites and satellites made by humans?

• Natural satellites can support life, while human-made satellites cannot

• Natural satellites orbit the Sun, while human-made satellites orbit Earth

• Natural satellites are not made by humans, while human-made satellites are

• Natural satellites are always larger than human-made satellites

How many natural satellites (moons) does Earth have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 95

Who discovered Jupiter's four largest moons?

• Newton

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Hubble

Which of the following planets has no natural satellites?

• Earth

• Venus

• Neptune

• Uranus

How many moons does Pluto have?

• Two

• One

• Five

• Three

Which dwarf planet has two moons?

• Eris

• Makemake

• Pluto

• Haumea

How many confirmed moons does Eris have?

• Two

• Five

• One

• Three

How many confirmed moons does Makemake have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four