Exploring Objects in Space Quiz

Which of the following technologies is used to view distant galaxies?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Magnifying glass

How can the North Star be used for navigation?

• It changes position every night.

• It always points towards the south.

• It remains fixed in the sky, pointing north.

• It is the brightest star in the sky.

Which of the following is a traditional name for the North Star in some Indigenous cultures?

• Polaris

• The Big Dipper

• The Morning Star

• The Evening Star

What is one key difference between a lunar calendar and the international standard calendar?

• The lunar calendar is based on the Sun's position.

• The lunar calendar has 365 days.

• The lunar calendar is based on the Moon's phases.

• The lunar calendar is used worldwide.

Which technology would you use to observe the surface of the Moon?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Camera

• Binoculars

Which star is commonly used by sailors for navigation in the northern hemisphere?

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• North Star

• Vega

Which calendar is based on the cycles of the Moon?

• Gregorian calendar

• Solar calendar

• Lunar calendar

• Julian calendar

Which of the following is NOT a technology used to view objects in space?

• Telescope

• Satellite

• Microscope

• Space probe

What is one way stars can be used for navigation?

• By identifying constellations to find directions.

• By measuring their brightness.

• By counting the number of stars.

• By observing their colour.

Which calendar is used internationally for civil purposes?

• Lunar calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Solar calendar

• Mayan calendar