WorksheetsThe night sky
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which celestial object is a source of light?
stars
Mercury
the Moon
comets
Tick two objects that continuously gives out light
the Moon
the Sun
meteor
stars
Why ancient astronomers gives the name 'planet' (wandering stars) to the planets?
Because their position on the sky gradually changes
Because they can not be differentiated with the other stars
Because planet produces light
Because their position stay the same over the year
Tick the planets that we can see with naked eye.
Venus
Mercury
Uranus
Neptune
Tick the planets that we can not see with naked eye.
Venus
Mercury
Uranus
Neptune
Saturn
Which statement about the Moon is incorrect?
It is a natural satellite
It orbits around the Earth
It gives off light
We can see the Moon because it reflect light from the Sun
Which two statements about comet is incorrect?
It is made of ice and dust
It does not gives out light
As comet get further away from the Sun, the tails get longer
Ancient times thought comets were good omen
What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
Meteor is big while meteorite is smaller
Meteorite is rock that enter Earth atmosphere from the outer space while meteor is a piece of rock that survives and reach the ground
Meteor is rock that enter Earth atmosphere from the outer space while meteorite is a piece of rock that survives and reach the ground
Meteor produces light and burns up as it falls while meteorite does not.
Why are Uranus and Neptune not called 'naked eye' planets?
Because their orbit is different
Because we need telescope in order to see them
Because their position is different with other planets
All of the options are incorrect
Which object orbit the Earth?
the Sun
the Moon
Mars
Venus
Tick the planets that are the "inner planets'
Mercury
Earth
Jupiter
Saturn
The correct planets that are known as 'terrestrial planets' are...
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Jupiter
Mercury, Earth, and Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
The correct planets that are known as 'gas giants' are...
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Neptune and Uranus
Jupiter and Uranus
Jupiter and Saturn
Which planet is the hottest?
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Which planet is the coldest?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
The correct planets that are known as 'ice giants' are...
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Neptune and Uranus
Jupiter and Uranus
Jupiter and Saturn
Which planet is known as Morning Star?
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Neptune
