Astronomy Trivia

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Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond Earth. It forms part of the high school syllabus in Geography. We have curated a high-value quiz on the topic that will help you know...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 400 | Last updated: Aug 16, 2023

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How many days does Mercury take to revolve around the Sun?

100 days

88 days

102 days

60 days

Astronomy Ultimate Trivia Quiz! MCQ

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Initially, a filament's temperature is 4000K. Then a knob is turned to make the Filament temperature 5000K. The amount of red light coming from the filament is higher.

Initially, when it is at 4000K.

Finally, when it is at 5000K

The same for these two cases

Not enough information to solve

Science Virtual Guide 4A Second Session

This session covers fundamental concepts about the Earth's rotation, the importance of telescopes in astronomy, and the orbital mechanics of planets.

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 64 | Last updated: Aug 24, 2023

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The earth spins or rotates on its own axis. It takes one month to complete one rotation.

True

False

Regional Science Centre, Tirupati

Explore the fundamentals of astronomy with the 'Regional Science Centre, Tirupati' quiz. Dive into questions about celestial events, astronomical inventions, and the composition...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 834 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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The day on which the Sun’s direct rays cross the celestial equator is called:

The Equinox

The Solstice

The Aphelion

The Ecliptic

Grade 5 Quiz, Earth And Beyond.

This Grade 5 quiz explores fundamental astronomical concepts, including planetary order, Earth's rotation, and the nature of celestial bodies like the Sun, meteoroids, and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 200 | Last updated: Jan 13, 2023

Sample Question
Why is the 21st of December an important day?

It is the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere

It is Autumn in the Northern hemisphere

It is mid summers day in the Southern hemisphere

It is equinox

MATH AND SCIENCE FOR VERA AND RAPRAP

This quiz, designed for Vera and Raprap, covers basic arithmetic and fundamental astronomy, including planetary characteristics and classifications.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 57 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2023

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5+6

11

10

9

14

Astronomy Trivia

Which planet has visible rings around it?

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What is a body in orbit around a planet called?

The path traveled by a body in space is known as what?

What color of star has the hottest surface temperature?

Which season does the part of Earth tilted towards the sun experience?

What is the constellation in the shape of a winged horse called?

Which planet has the fastest orbit?

Which former planet is the tenth-largest body directly orbiting the sun?

What is the study of stars, planets and galaxies called?

Which star is the closest one to Earth?

Which planet has the tallest mountain?

What is a huge exploding star radiating as much energy as the sun would over about 10 billion years?

What does the word "constellation" mean?

"Houston we have a problem" was from which Apollo mission?

What is the name for a body in orbit around the Sun?