Assessment 1 (Our Solar System)

Which planet is referred to as an "ice giant" due to its composition?

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Neptune

Which planet takes the longest time to complete its rotation?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Pluto

• Jupiter

Which celestial body is recognized as the source of energy for all planets in our solar system?

• Moon

• Earth

• Sun

• Jupiter

In which year was Pluto removed from the list of major planets by the IAU?

• a) 2001
• c) 2006
• b) 2005
• d) 2002

What is the full form of IAU?

• Institute of Astronomical Understanding
• International Astronomical Organization
• Innovative Astronomical Unit
• International Astronomical Union

Which gas allows Sun to light continuously?

• Oxygen
• Hydrogen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Nitrogen

Which of the following is blocked during the lunar eclipse?

• Starlight
• Sunlight
• Moonlight
• Sunshine