The Night Sky and The Solar System
Quiz by EvansZ Science
Key Stage 3
Science
English National Curriculum
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- Q1What are the nearest objects you can see without a telescope?SatellitesStarsGalaxiesPlanets45s
- Q2How long does it take for light reflected from the moon to reach us?Just over 1 hourJust over 5 minutesJust over a secondJust over 30 seconds45s
- Q3What is our galaxy called?MarsGalaxyMilky WayDairy Milk45s
- Q4How long does it take for the sun’s light to reach us?8 minutes1 second10 minutes12 minutes45s
- Q5Which one is closest to the Earth?Milky Way GalaxyEdge of the UniverseThe SunMoon45s
- Q6Which Planet is closest to the Sun?VenusEarthMarsMercury45s
- Q7Which planet is furthest away from the Sun?UranusSaturnMarsNeptune45s
- Q8Which planet is NOT a gas giant?NeptuneUranusEarthSaturn45s
- Q9Which Planet is NOT made from rock?EarthMercuryNeptuneMars45s
- Q10Which planet's atmosphere is made of carbon dioxide?SaturnMercuryVenusJupiter45s
- Q11Which Planet has 60 moons?EarthSaturnVenusJupiter45s
- Q12How can we see planets?They make their own lightThey reflect the light from the SunThey reflect the light from Earth45s