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Observing the Universe and A Trip in Space.

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do we study the Universe?

a)

To live in another planet.

b)

To know about where we live

were we come from.

2.

Which of the following is a planet?

a)

The Moon

b)

The Earth

3.

The image shows a(n):…………… telescope.

a)

observatory

b)

space

4.

Which of the following is a type of telescope?

a)

Radio Telescope

b)

Big Telescope

5.

What are telescopes that are is space called?

a)

Simple Telescopes

b)

Space Telescopes

6.

A Telescope is an instrument that helps us see objects that are: ………….

a)

near

b)

big

c)

far away

7.

What is the shape of the planet Earth?

a)

Circle

b)

Sphere

c)

Curved

8.

Which of the following statement about the Earth, the Moon and the Sun is true?

a)

The Earth is a planet; the Moon is a satellite and the Sun is a star.

b)

The Earth is a planet; the moon is a planet and the Sun is a Star

c)

The Earth is a planet; the Moon is a star and the Sun is a star.

9.

Which option best describes a galaxy?

a)

A galaxy is a big collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars.

b)

A galaxy includes all living things, planets, stars, galaxies,

light and time.

c)

A galaxy is a big planet that rotates around the Sun.

10.

Which option best describe stars?

a)

Stars are small moons that appear in the sky at night.

b)

Stars are huge, glowing balls of gases.

c)

Stars are small objects that rotates around the earth.

11.

What type of vehicle is used to travel into space?

a)

An airplane

b)

A rocket

12.

Which type of vehicle can travel into space multiple times?

a)

A satellite

b)

A space shuttle

13.

What can satellites be used for?

a)

Satellites are used to hold the fuel for a rocket

b)

Satellites help with communication around the world.

14.

What is the purpose of a space station.

a)

Space stations carry scientific instruments into space.

b)

Space stations are places for astronauts to live

and work in space.

15.

Label the space shuttle below correctly.

a)

LABEL 1

The rocket boosters

b)

LABEL 2

The shuttle orbiter

c)

LABEL 3

The external tank

d)

LABEL 4

The crew cabin

16.
a)

LABEL 1

The shuttle orbiter

b)

LABEL 2

The rocket boosters

c)

LABEL 3

The crew cabin

d)

LABEL 4

The external tank

17.

Label the space shuttle below correctly .

a)

LABEL 1

The rocket boosters

b)

LABEL 2

The crew cabin

c)

LABEL 3

The shuttle orbiter

d)

LABEL 4

The external tank

The shuttle orbiter

18.

Label the space shuttle below correctly.

a)

LABEL 1

The crew cabin

b)

LABEL 2

The external tank

c)

LABEL 3

The shuttle orbiter

d)

LABEL 4

The rocket boosters

19.

The external fuel tank of a space shuttle

can be used many times.

a)

True

b)

False:

20.

Why do rockets need so much force to be launch into space?

a)

Space is pushing against the rockets.

b)

The Sun’s gravity pulls on the rockets.

c)

The rocket has to get past Earth’s atmosphere.

21.

What kind of vehicle is Saturn V?

a)

A satellite

b)

A rocket

c)

An airplane