P4.1 The night sky

The star in our Solar System is...

• Sirius

• The Sun

• Rigel

• Vega

How many planets are there in our Solar System?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

A smaller object that orbits a larger one is known as a...

• Spacecraft

• Shuttle

• Satellite

• Sinecraft

The Moon is an example of a...

• Planet

• Natural satellite

• Artificial satellite

• Star

The Moon orbits the Earth.

• True

• False

Artificial satellites are man-made and can be used for communications.

• True

• False

A star is bigger than a planet.

• True

• False

Galaxies are bigger than the Universe.

• True

• False

Which objects in the Universe give out their own light?

• Planets

• Satellites

• Stars

What is the name of our galaxy?

• The Crunchie

• The Mars

• The Twirl

• The Milkyway