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(1) Which unique feature makes the Earth different from other planets in the solar system??

  • A. It is the largest planet
  • B. It has rings
  • C. It is the closest to the Sun
  • D. It support life
(d) It support life
Explanation - You can find ecosystems of the earth that support life.

(2) Which of the following best describes celestial bodies??

  • A. Objects like trees, water, plateaus found on Earth
  • B. Only the Sun and the Moon can be seen from Earth
  • C. Objects the Sun, Moon, Planets and Stars
  • D. Artificial satellites made by humans
(c) Objects the Sun, Moon, Planets and Stars

(3) What is the Saptarishi constellation known for??

  • A. A group of seven stars
  • B. A group of planets
  • C. A cluster of asteroids moving in space
  • D. We can locate position of Saptarishi with the help of the Pole star
(a) A group of seven stars

(4) What does the Greek word “Planetai” mean??

  • A. Stars
  • B. Moons
  • C. Planets
  • D. Wanderers
(d) Wanderers

(5) What are called the Planets??

  • A. Celestial Bodies that don't emit heat and light
  • B. Celestial Bodies that emit heat and light
  • C. Celestial Bodies that support life
  • D. Celestial Bodies that have rings around them
(a) Celestial Bodies that don't emit heat and light

(6) What role does the Sun play in our solar system?

  • A. It reflects light from other stars
  • B. It moves around the Uranus
  • C. It is the largest celestial body
  • D. It acts as pulling factor for planets
(d) It acts as pulling factor for planets

(7) Why is Venus often called Earth’s twin??

  • A. It takes the same time as Earth to orbit the Sun
  • B. Its size and shape are very similar to Earth’s
  • C. It has the same atmosphere as Earth
  • D. It has the same number of moons as Earth
(b) Its size and shape are very similar to Earth’s

(8) Why is Earth called the “Blue Planet”?

  • A. Because it has a thick blue atmosphere
  • B. Because it is colder than other planets
  • C. Because it appears blue from the Moon
  • D. Because two-thirds of its surface is covered with water
(d) Because two-thirds of its surface is covered with water

(9) Where are most asteroids found in our solar system??

  • A. Between the orbits of Earth and Mars
  • B. Around Saturn’s rings
  • C. Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
  • D. Near the Sun
(c) Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

(10) What is the name of our galaxy?

  • A. Andromeda
  • B. Milky Way
  • C. Akashdhara
  • D. Orion
(b) Milky Way