Grade 6 Alberta Space Review

What is the central star in our solar system?

• The Sun

• Earth

• Moon

• Jupiter

What are celestial bodies?

• Natural bodies beyond Earth

• Man-made objects in space

• Living organisms on Earth

• Artificial satellites

What term describes the path an object takes around another object in space?

• Orbit

• Axis

• Rotation

• Revolution

What is the name of the first satellite designed by the University of Alberta?

• Ex-Alta 1

• AlbertaSat 2

• CanSat 1

• SpaceX 1

What year was Ex-Alta 1 launched into space?

• 2017

• 2020

• 2015

• 2018

What is a natural satellite?

• A celestial body that orbits

• A man-made satellite

• An artificial satellite

• A space station

What is an artificial satellite?

• A satellite built and launched by humans

• A moon orbiting a planet

• An asteroid in orbit

• A natural satellite

Which facility orbits Earth and serves as a research center?

• International Space Station

• Ex-Alta 1

• Asteroid Belt Observatory

What are the main celestial bodies in our solar system?

• Planets and their moons

• Dust and gas

• Galaxies and nebulas

What are the components of the asteroid belt?

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Dwarf planets