Planets and Celestial Bodies Quiz

What is the definition of a planet?

• A celestial body moving in a straight line away from a star.

• A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.

• A celestial body moving in a circular orbit around a star.

• A celestial body moving in a zigzag pattern around a star.

According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), what is one of the criteria for a celestial body to be classified as a planet?

• It must have a moon orbiting around it.

• It must be in orbit around a star.

• It must have rings like Saturn.

• It must be the largest body in its orbit.

Which type of planets are primarily comprised of a rocky surface?

• Ice Giants

• Gas Giants

• Terrestrial Planets

• Dwarf Planets

What is the main composition of Gas Giants?

• Mainly gases

• Mainly rocks

• Mainly ice

• Mainly liquid

Which celestial body orbits a planet?

• Asteroid

• Meteor

• Comet

• Moon

What causes the regular rise and fall of ocean water known as tides on Earth?

• Gravitational pull between Mars and Earth

• Gravitational pull between Jupiter and Earth

• Gravitational pull between the Moon and Earth

• Gravitational pull between the Sun and Earth

During a solar eclipse, what occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

What is the dark center where a total solar eclipse is visible?

• Penumbra

• Umbra

• Corona

• Photosphere

Which type of eclipse occurs when Earth blocks sunlight reaching the Moon?

• Partial Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Annular Eclipse

What is the primary composition of Ice Giants?

• Solid ice surface

• Rocky surface

• Gaseous surface

• Liquid surface