Stars and the Solar System Year 7

Question 1

WhIch part of the moon can you see on a NEW MOON?

Accepted Answer

Nothing

Question 2

Where on Earth do you get sunshine all the time (no night time) in summer?

Accepted Answer

North pole in summer

Question 3

How long did it take the astranouts to travel to the moon in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

3 days

Question 4

If the sun was a beachball, what size would the Earth be?

Accepted Answer

Pea

Question 5

What is the fastest thing in the Universe?

Accepted Answer

Light

Question 6

Why can't we see stars during the day?

Accepted Answer

The Sun's light is too overpowering to see them

Question 7

This collection is famous and is called The S________________________

Accepted Answer

Southern Cross

Question 8

How long does it take light from sun to get to Earth?

Accepted Answer

8 min

Question 9

Which planet appears just after sunset and sometimes looks like a star?

Accepted Answer

Venus

Question 10

Why are some stars that we see from Earth brighter than other stars?

Accepted Answer

They burn brighter (more luminous), Depends on it's closeness to Earth

Question 11

These constellations also represent signs of the ______________?

Accepted Answer

Zodiac

Question 12

Which is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 13

Earth takes a year to revolve around the sun. How long does it take Pluto?

Accepted Answer

248 years

Question 14

What non contact force is the main cause of tides?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Question 15

How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Question 16

How many stars can we see in the sky from earth?

Accepted Answer

2,000

Question 17

This sort of collection of stars is called a C____________________?

Accepted Answer

Constellation

Question 18

Which of these is a GAS GIANT?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

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