Deep Space
Use this quiz to help you learn important information for the Space test this Friday. Remember, you can take the quiz as many times as you like.
- 1.
Which constellation features on the New Zealand flag?
- A.
Orion
- B.
Scorpio
- C.
The Southern Cross
- D.
Capricorn
Correct Answer
C. The Southern Cross -
- 2.
What is a solar system?
- A.
A star and all the objects that are held in its gravitational field and move around it.
- B.
A collection of space dust
- C.
A fast computer
- D.
A way to make electricity
Correct Answer
A. A star and all the objects that are held in its gravitational field and move around it. -
- 3.
Where would you find Olympus Mons?
- A.
Off the coast of Greece
- B.
Near Hamilton
- C.
On Mars
- D.
On Jupiter
Correct Answer
C. On Mars -
- 4.
How did early explorers use the stars?
- A.
To read by
- B.
For entertainment
- C.
To keep them warm
- D.
To help them find their way
Correct Answer
D. To help them find their way -
- 5.
Why is Pluto not considered a planet anymore?
- A.
It is not spherical
- B.
It has not cleared its orbit of all other objects
- C.
It does not orbit the sun
- D.
It is the wrong colour
Correct Answer
B. It has not cleared its orbit of all other objects -
- 6.
What colour are the hottest stars?
- A.
Red
- B.
Yellow
- C.
Polka Dot
- D.
Blue
Correct Answer
D. Blue -
- 7.
What are also known as 'Star nurseries'?
- A.
Asteroid fields
- B.
Nebulae
- C.
American Idol
- D.
The Kuiper Belt
Correct Answer
B. Nebulae -
- 8.
What is a 'light year'?
- A.
Just 250 days
- B.
The distance light travels in one year
- C.
A year without eating any sweets or ice cream
- D.
A sunny year
Correct Answer
B. The distance light travels in one year -
- 9.
Who is the planet Venus named after?
- A.
The roman goddess of love
- B.
Mr. Herbert Algernon Venus
- C.
A city in Italy
- D.
A Bananarama song
Correct Answer
A. The roman goddess of love -
- 10.
How strong is the force of gravity on our moon?
- A.
Half that of Earth
- B.
One-sixth of Earth's gravity
- C.
The same as Earth
- D.
It has no gravity
Correct Answer
B. One-sixth of Earth's gravity -
- 11.
Which planet in our solar system is sometimes known as 'The Blue Planet'?
- A.
Venus
- B.
Neptune
- C.
Jupiter
- D.
Earth
Correct Answer
D. Earth -
- 12.
Which of these is a NASA Space Shuttle?
- A.
Liberty
- B.
Renown
- C.
Atlantis
- D.
Apollo
Correct Answer
C. Atlantis -
- 13.
Which is the hottest planet in our Solar System?
- A.
Mercury
- B.
Mars
- C.
Jupiter
- D.
Venus
Correct Answer
D. Venus -
- 14.
Which is the brightest star in our night sky?
- A.
Sirius
- B.
Canopus
- C.
Alpha Centauri
- D.
Rigel
Correct Answer
A. Sirius -
- 15.
When will Halley's Comet next pass Earth?
- A.
2020
- B.
Next month
- C.
2061
- D.
2083
Correct Answer
C. 2061 -
- 16.
How high can the day temperature on Mercury climb to?
- A.
50 degrees celsius
- B.
1000 degrees celsius
- C.
360 degrees celsius
- D.
-200 degrees celsius
Correct Answer
C. 360 degrees celsius -
- 17.
Why is it difficult for astronomers to study the surface of Venus?
- A.
It is so far away
- B.
The surface is hidden by very thick clouds
- C.
It is so dark
- D.
The planet moves too fast
Correct Answer
B. The surface is hidden by very thick clouds -
- 18.
Why do footprints left by astronauts last for so long on the moon?
- A.
The astronauts were very heavy
- B.
There is no atmosphere, so there is no wind or rain to erode the footprints
- C.
There are no footprints on the moon
- D.
The astronauts wore special shoes that made permanent prints
Correct Answer
B. There is no atmosphere, so there is no wind or rain to erode the footprints -
- 19.
What causes the Earth to have seasons?
- A.
People invented them to make the year more interesting
- B.
The planet's rotation
- C.
The pollution in our atmosphere
- D.
The Earth is tilted on its axis
Correct Answer
D. The Earth is tilted on its axis -
- 20.
What is the great red spot on Jupiter?
- A.
A pimple
- B.
A sea
- C.
A giant hurricane
- D.
An alien city
Correct Answer
C. A giant hurricane -
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