Quiz : Curiosity - Chapter 11

Question 1

What is a star?

Accepted Answer

A celestial object that shines with its own light

Answer

A planet that revolves around the Sun

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A group of stars forming a pattern

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A satellite orbiting the Earth

Question 2

What are constellations?

Accepted Answer

Groups of stars forming patterns

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Planets in our solar system

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Celestial bodies that orbit the Sun

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Galaxies in the universe

Question 3

Why were constellations important for ancient sailors?

Accepted Answer

They helped in navigation

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They provided entertainment

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They indicated the weather

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They showed the time of day

Question 4

What does light pollution refer to?

Accepted Answer

Excessive artificial light at night

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Natural light from the moon

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The light emitted by stars

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The absence of light

Question 5

Which of the following is the brightest star in the night sky?

Accepted Answer

Sirius

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Orion

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Polaris

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Aldebaran

Question 6

What is the primary reason we can see the stars at night?

Accepted Answer

They emit their own light

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They are very close to Earth

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They reflect light from the Sun

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They are larger than the Sun

Question 7

What is an astronomical unit (AU) a measure of?

Accepted Answer

Distance from the Earth to the Sun

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Distance from the Earth to the Moon

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Distance between two planets

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Distance within a galaxy

Question 8

Which planet is known for having rings?

Accepted Answer

Saturn

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Earth

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 9

Which planet is the smallest in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

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Earth

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Mars

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Venus

Question 10

What is the main source of energy for Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Sun

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The Moon

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The stars

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The core of the Earth

Quiz : Curiosity - Chapter 11

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