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WorksheetsSpace Review
Total questions: 94
Worksheet time: 47mins
What is the universe?
A collection of stars and planets
Everything we can touch, feel, sense, measure, and detect
Only the planets and stars
Just the Milky Way Galaxy
What holds a galaxy together?
Light
Dust
Gravity
Time
How many planets are in our solar system?
5
8
10
12
What is a celestial body?
Only stars
Only planets
An object in space like stars, planets, and moons
Only galaxies
Approximately how many galaxies can we see from Earth?
1 billion
2 trillion
500 million
100 billion
What is the solar system?
A collection of stars and galaxies
A collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the Sun
A group of asteroids and comets only
A single planet with its moon
How long ago was the solar system formed?
3.5 billion years ago
4.6 billion years ago
5.5 billion years ago
6.6 billion years ago
What is an orbit?
A straight path that one object takes
A regular, repeating path that one object takes around another
A random path that changes constantly
A path that only planets take
Which planet takes 165 years to orbit the Sun once?
Earth
Mars
Neptune
Venus
What is the third planet from the Sun?
Mars
Earth
Venus
Jupiter
What is the Moon's shape?
Perfect sphere
Shaped like an egg
Cube
Pyramid
What does the Sun provide that helps plants grow?
Water
Daytime
Soil
Wind
How many Earths could fit inside the Sun?
A hundred
A thousand
Over a million
Ten thousand
What are stars made of?
Ice
Glowing gas
Metal
Rock
What is a stellar system?
A system with no planets
A system with one planet
A system with stars and planets
A system with only moons
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
What are moons commonly called by scientists?
Natural satellites
Artificial satellites
Space rocks
Star fragments
How many moons are there in our solar system?
214
100
50
300
Which planet is believed to have 79 moons?
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Mercury
How long did it take American astronauts to travel to the moon?
3 days
1 day
5 days
7 days
What is the most accepted theory about how Earth's moon was formed?
Collision with another small planet
Captured by Earth's gravity
Formed from Earth's atmosphere
Created by volcanic activity
What is a planetary system?
A group of stars that orbit each other
A group of celestial bodies, including a star and everything that orbits it
A single planet with no moons
A collection of galaxies
What role does the star play in a planetary system?
It orbits the planets
It acts like the parent of the family, with gravity making other bodies orbit it
It is the smallest body in the system
It has no effect on the planets
What is special about the TRAPPIST-1 star?
It is larger than the Sun
It is an "ultra-cool dwarf" star
It is the hottest star known
It is the only star with no planets
How many Earth-sized planets are in the TRAPPIST-1 system?
5
6
7
8
What does it mean if a planet is in the "habitable zone"?
It is too hot for life
It could potentially have liquid water on its surface
It is too cold for life
It has no atmosphere
Why is it easier to observe space objects at night?
The Sun is brighter at night.
The sky is darker, providing a better backdrop.
Stars disappear during the day.
Planets are closer at night.
What is skyglow?
The brightness of the Sun.
The light from stars.
The brightness of the night sky in populated areas.
The glow of the Moon.
Which object is most visible in the night sky other than the Sun?
Planets
Stars
Galaxies
Meteor Showers
What happens to skyglow during the darkest parts of the night?
It increases.
It stays the same.
It reduces.
It disappears completely.
What is the main purpose of telescopes?
To make far things look closer and bigger
To listen to sounds from space
To travel to other planets
To communicate with aliens
Which tool is often the first thing beginners use to look at space?
Telescopes
Binoculars
Planetariums
Microscopes
What is a planetarium used for?
To simulate the motion of stars and planets
To launch rockets into space
To grow plants in space
To mine asteroids
How do planetariums display images of the night sky?
Using high-tech projectors
Using mirrors
Using telescopes
Using binoculars
What is the Hubble Telescope?
A big telescope in space named after Edwin Hubble
A small telescope on Earth
A satellite for weather monitoring
A spaceship for astronauts
Why is the Hubble Telescope special?
It is the largest telescope on Earth
It can see space better because it's above Earth's atmosphere
It is used to study the ocean
It is powered by wind energy
How does the Hubble Telescope get its power?
From wind turbines
From solar panels
From batteries
From nuclear energy
What has the Hubble Telescope seen?
Only the Moon
Only the Sun
Faraway galaxies, bright stars, and planets
Only Earth
When was the Hubble Telescope launched into space?
1980
1990
2000
2010
Why is it important not to look directly at the Sun?
It can make you sleepy.
It can damage your eyes.
It can make you hungry.
It can make you cold.
What type of light from the Sun is especially harmful to our eyes?
Infrared light
Ultraviolet (UV) light
Visible light
Microwave light
What is one tool you can use to safely view the Sun?
Regular sunglasses
Solar viewing glasses
Reading glasses
Swimming goggles
What is a pinhole projector used for?
To cook food
To see the Sun safely
To listen to music
To water plants
What should you never do when looking at the Sun?
Look directly at it
Use a pinhole projector
Wear solar viewing glasses
Stand in the shade
What is the main objective of the pinhole projector experiment?
To create a telescope
To safely observe the Sun
To make a camera
To study the moon
Which material is NOT needed for the pinhole projector experiment?
Two pieces of cardboard
Aluminum foil
Glue
A pin
What should you do first to prepare the projector?
Cut a small piece of aluminum foil
Poke a hole in the aluminum foil
Cut a small square hole in the cardboard
Tape the foil to the cardboard
How should you position yourself when using the pinhole projector?
Facing the Sun
Facing away from the Sun
Lying on the ground
Standing under a tree
What is a celestial object?
A natural object located outside of the Earth's atmosphere
A type of cloud in the Earth's atmosphere
A man-made satellite orbiting the Earth
A type of weather phenomenon
Which celestial object can be observed almost all year if the sky is clear?
The Big Dipper
Jupiter
The Moon
Mars
When is Jupiter best observed in the night sky?
Just after sunset
Just before sunrise
At noon
At midnight
Which of the following is NOT one of the five visible planets closest to us?
Mercury
Venus
Neptune
Mars
What is the Big Dipper?
A planet
A constellation
A comet
A galaxy
What is a constellation?
A single star in the sky
A group of stars that make a special shape
A planet in the solar system
A type of cloud
Where do many constellation names come from?
Modern science books
Ancient stories called myths
Names of famous scientists
Weather patterns
What does "Ursa Major" mean?
Big Lion
Big Bear
Big Fish
Big Bird
Are stars in a constellation close together?
Yes, they are always very close
No, they can be very far apart
Yes, they are always touching
No, they are always in different galaxies
How many recognized constellations are there?
50
88
100
120
What is the term used to describe Earth's daily spin?
Revolution
Rotation
Orbit
Axis
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun?
24 hours
30 days
365 days
7 days
Why do we see different stars at night as Earth spins?
The stars are moving
The Earth is spinning
The Sun is moving
The Moon is spinning
Which of the following is a summer constellation?
Orion (The Hunter)
Cygnus (The Swan)
Gemini (The Twins)
Cassiopeia (The Seated Queen)
What effect does Earth's revolution have on the constellations we see?
It changes the stars' brightness
It changes the stars' colors
It changes the stars we see at different times of the year
It changes the stars' sizes
What is the main purpose of using stars for navigation?
To tell the time
To find directions
To predict weather
To measure distance
Which constellation can help you find the South Pole in the Southern Hemisphere?
Ursa Major
Orion
Ursa Minor
Polaris
What is the special job of the North Star, Polaris?
It is the brightest star
It changes colors
It always points North
It moves across the sky
What do the Inuit people call the North Star?
Atchakos Iskwew
Polaris
Niqirtsuituq
Orion
What is the name of the bear in the Indigenous constellation story?
Mista Muskwa
Big Dipper
Alcor
Polaris
Which animals were chosen as the best hunters and trackers to remove the bear?
Robin, Chickadee, Moose-bird, Blue Jay, Pigeon, Horned Owl, Saw-whet Owl
Eagle, Hawk, Sparrow, Crow, Dove, Falcon, Parrot
Wolf, Fox, Deer, Rabbit, Squirrel, Raccoon, Bear
Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Kangaroo, Panda
Why did the ravens not like the plan to get rid of Mista Muskwa?
They liked the bear because they followed it around and ate the bear’s leftovers.
They were afraid of the bear.
They wanted to be the hunters.
They were friends with the hunters.
What happened to the leaves when Mista Muskwa shook off the blood?
The blood landed on the earth and painted the leaves red.
The leaves turned green.
The leaves fell off the trees.
The leaves became shiny.
What reminder does the story give us about bullies?
Mista Muskwa was placed in the sky along with seven birds.
Bullies are always strong.
Bullies never change.
Bullies are always alone.
What did people use to measure time before clocks and calendars?
The Sun
The Moon
The Stars
The Ocean
What are the different shapes of the Moon called?
Faces
Phases
Stages
Steps
How long does it take for the Moon to go through all of its phases?
15 days
20 days
29.5 days
40 days
What is the origin of the word "month"?
It comes from "moonlight"
It comes from "moonth"
It comes from "moonrise"
It comes from "moonset"
How do the Moon's phases help farmers?
By predicting weather
By knowing the best time to plant crops
By telling the time of day
By guiding them at night
How many main phases of the moon are there?
4
6
8
10
What is the term for the moon's repeated path around the Earth?
Cycle
Orbit
Rotation
Revolution
How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
5 weeks
What is the lunar cycle?
The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun
The time it takes for the moon to go through all 8 phases
The time it takes for the moon to rotate on its axis
The time it takes for the Sun to orbit the Earth
What is a lunar calendar based on?
The Sun
The Moon
The Stars
The Planets
Which moon is known as the "Cold Maker Moon"?
January
March
May
August
What happens during the "Rain Falling Moon"?
Flowers bloom
Snow falls
It rains
Ducks migrate
Which moon marks the blooming of flowers?
Snow Moon
Flowers Blooming Moon
Black Cherries Moon
Frost Moon
What is the "Flying Ducks Moon" associated with?
Ducks start their migration
Leaves change color
Birch sap flows
First frost occurs
What is the Haida lunar cycle based on?
The sun
The stars
The moon
The ocean
How many moons are counted in one 'cold' year according to the Haida?
10
11
12 or 13
14
What does each scute on the turtle's shell represent in the Haida lunar cycle?
Days in a week
Days from one full moon to the next
Months in a year
Seasons in a year
What is the Haida month from December 31 to January 28 called?
Bear Month
Geese Month
Fish Month
Turtle Month
According to Haida teachings, what does the sun represent?
Darkness and mystery
Life, light, and knowledge
Water and earth
Fire and wind
What is the sun associated with in Haida teachings?
The four seasons
The seven sacred teachings
The five elements
The three wise men
What is the purpose of the Potlatch ceremony according to the Haida people?
To celebrate the harvest
To honor and thank the moon
To welcome the new year
To mark the end of winter
How do the Haida people view the moon's influence?
It controls the weather
It influences animal behavior and ocean tides
It brings good luck
It causes earthquakes
