WorksheetsUNIVERSE - SURPRISE TEST
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What constellation is this?
a)
Orion
b)
Taurus
c)
Canis Major
d)
Gemini
2.
True/False: The stars we see in each constellation are very close to us.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.
a)
planets
b)
stars
c)
patterns
d)
creatures
4.
The sky is divided into ____ constellations.
a)
11
b)
22
c)
44
d)
88
5.
Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?
a)
They are much smaller
b)
They are so far away
c)
They are not as bright
d)
They are dwarf stars
6.
Constellations may be only visible during certain seasons due to the Earth’s orbit around the____.
a)
Earth
b)
Mars
c)
Planets
d)
Sun
7.
The constellation Orion is named because it resembles
a)
part man, part horse
b)
a great bear
c)
a great hunter
d)
a plow
8.
What constellation is this?
a)
Pegasus
b)
Andromeda
c)
Hercules
d)
Cassiopeia
9.
Ursa Major is also called “Great Bear” and is one of the largest constellations.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which statement is true about the sun?
a)
It is a star.
b)
It is the largest star in our galaxy.
c)
It is a planet close to Earth.
d)
It is a moon.
11.
What is the sun made out of?
a)
fire and lava
b)
gases
c)
magma
d)
flames
12.
How big is Mercury compared to the other 7 planets in our solar system?
a)
Mercury is the smallest planet
b)
Mercury is the biggest planet
c)
Mercury is the 4th biggest planet
d)
Mercury is the 2nd smallest planet
13.
What is another name for Venus?
a)
Earth's Sister
b)
Mars
14.
There is life on Venus
a)
true
b)
false
15.
How many rings does Venus have?
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
0
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