Exploring Our Cosmic Neighbourhood

How many planets are there?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

A star and the celestial objects that orbit it.

• Solar System

• Galaxy

• Planet

• Cosmos

The image shown represents which Moon phase?

• Waxing gibbous

• Waning gibbous

• Waning crescent

• Waxing crescent

How long does it take from one full moon to the next full moon?

• About one day.

• About one year

• About one season

• About one month.

Which planet in our solar system is known for having the most extensive ring system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

What is the term for a small rocky body that travels through space and enters Earth's atmosphere, often creating a bright streak of light?

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Meteor

• Meteoroid

Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

What is the primary difference between a meteoroid and a meteorite?

• A meteoroid is larger than a meteorite.

• A meteoroid is in space, while a meteorite has reached Earth's surface.

• A meteorite is in space, while a meteoroid has reached Earth's surface.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

Which celestial object is primarily composed of ice, dust, and rocky material, and often has a visible coma or tail when near the Sun?

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteoroid

• Meteorite

What is the term for a group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern in the night sky?

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Constellation

• Nebula