Astronomy Quiz

What is the purpose of the telescope?

• To view the solar system

• To determine cardinal directions

• To see objects in space

• To determine stars and constellations

Why does the sun appear bigger and brighter than other stars?

• It is the closest star to Earth

• It gives us heat and energy

• It is the biggest star in the universe

• It reflects light from other stars

What causes constellations to appear to be moving?

• The rotation of the Sun

• The revolution of the Moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The movement of other planets

Who developed the geocentric theory?

• Einstein and Hawking

• Newton and Kepler

• Copernicus and Galileo

• Aristotle and Ptolemy

Which tool is used to determine stars and constellations?

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Telescope

• Star chart

Which planets are considered inner or rocky planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake

• Ceres, Pallas, Vesta, Hygiea

What is the source of light for the Moon?

• It has its own light

• It reflects light from the Sun

• It reflects light from other stars

• It absorbs light from the Earth

What causes the Moon to have different phases?

• Its interaction with Earth's atmosphere

• Its distance from other planets

• Its revolution around the Sun

• Its rotation on its axis

During a solar eclipse, what causes a shadow on Earth?

• The Moon

• Other celestial bodies

• The Sun

• The Earth

During a lunar eclipse, what causes the Moon to be in Earth's shadow?

• Other celestial bodies

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun