Our planet earth and the solar system Quiz

How did ancient civilizations use constellations?

• For cooking purposes.

• For navigation, timekeeping, and storytelling.

• For agricultural planning.

• For building construction.

What are celestial bodies?

• Objects in space like stars, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

• Objects on Earth's surface.

• Human-made satellites.

• None of the above.

How are artificial satellites different from natural satellites?

• Artificial ones are man-made and orbit celestial bodies, while natural ones are celestial bodies orbiting planets.

• Natural ones are man-made and orbit celestial bodies, while artificial ones are celestial bodies orbiting planets.

• They are not different; both are man-made.

• They are not different; both are natural.

What is the Sun made of, and how does it produce energy?

• Mostly iron and copper, producing energy through combustion.

• Mostly hydrogen and helium, producing energy through nuclear fusion.

• Mostly water and ice, producing energy through melting.

• Mostly gold and silver, producing energy through chemical reactions.

What is the International Space Station (ISS), and how is it used?

• A space hotel for tourists.

• A research lab in space for studying and testing equipment, also symbolizing international cooperation.

• A military outpost for space operations.

• A commercial space station for advertising purposes.

Why do stars emit different colors of light, and how does this help scientists understand more about stars?

• Stars emit colors randomly, and it doesn't aid scientific understanding.

• Stars emit different colors based on temperature and composition, helping scientists learn about their properties.

• Stars emit colors based on their distance from Earth, aiding navigation.

• Stars emit colors based on their mood, as perceived by scientists.

What is the Big Bang?

• A theory about the origin of the universe.

• A popular TV show.

• A type of fireworks.

• A fast-food restaurant chain.

How are galaxies formed, and what shapes can they have?

• They form from volcanic eruptions, and their shapes are always circular.

• They form from collapsing gas and dust, with shapes including spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

• They form from ocean currents, and their shapes are always rectangular.

• They form from underground movements, and their shapes are always triangular.

What are meteorites, and where do they come from?

• Rocks from Earth's core.

• Rocks from space that survive Earth's atmosphere, originating from asteroids or comets.

• Rocks from the Moon.

• Rocks from underwater volcanoes.

Why are planets classified as inner and outer planets based on their positions in the solar system?

• Based on their size.

• Based on their color.

• Based on their position relative to the asteroid belt.

• Based on their distance from Earth.