National Astronomy Challenge Grade 7 Sample Paper

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Mars

How many planets are there in our solar system?

• 12

• 5

• 10

• 8

What are galaxies made up of?

• Rocks, water, and ice

• Stars, planets, gas, dust, and dark matter

• Aliens and spaceships

• Nothing, they are just empty space

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Solar System

• Orion

What is the purpose of astronomical observations?

• To study celestial objects and understand the universe.

• To understand the behavior of ants in a colony

• To predict the weather on Earth

• To study marine life in the ocean

What is a telescope used for in astronomy?

• To observe microscopic organisms

• To observe distant objects in space

• To measure the depth of the ocean

• To study the behavior of ants

What is a comet?

• A small celestial body that orbits the Sun and releases gas or dust

• A species of bird that migrates across the world

• A large planet with rings around it

• A type of flower that only blooms at night

What are the different types of celestial bodies?

• Rocks, trees, and water

• Stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and galaxies

• Cars, airplanes, and boats

• Dogs, cats, and birds

What was the first human-made object to reach interstellar space?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• International Space Station

• Voyager 1 spacecraft

• Apollo 11 spacecraft

What is the main goal of space exploration?

• Find new species of animals

• Create new fashion trends

• Develop new cooking recipes

• Expand knowledge of the universe and discover new technologies