The Earth and Space
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Rotation and Revolution of the Earth
SubtopicRotation and Revolution of the Earth under The Earth and Space for Grade 4 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If Earth did not revolve around the Sun, which of the following would NOT happen?
A.Day and night
B.The change of seasons
C.The spinning of the Earth
D.The Moon's phases
- 2.
Which movement causes us to see different stars at different times of the year?
A.Rotation
B.Revolution
C.Spinning
D.Earthquakes
- 3.
What provides the heat necessary for life on Earth?
A.The Moon
B.The Sun
C.Earth's core
D.The Stars
- 4.
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, it experiences which season?
A.Winter
B.Summer
C.Autumn
D.Spring
- 5.
If you move from the Equator toward the North Pole, what happens to the way the Sun appears in the sky?
A.The Sun will always be directly overhead
B.The angle of the Sun's rays will become more slanted
C.The Sun will stop rising and setting
D.The Sun will appear much larger
- 6.
How many times does the Sun 'rise' in a period of 48 hours?
A.1 time
B.2 times
C.4 times
D.48 times
- 7.
When it is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
A.Summer
B.Spring
C.Winter
D.Autumn
- 8.
What happens to the Earth's axis during its revolution around the Sun?
A.The axis slowly spins around like a top.
B.The axis remains tilted in the same direction in space.
C.The axis flips upside down every six months.
D.The axis points toward the Sun at all times.
- 9.
How would the length of a year change if the Earth's orbit were twice as large but its speed stayed the same?
A.The year would be twice as long.
B.The year would be half as long.
C.The year would be four times as long.
D.The year would stay the same.
- 10.
Which of these factors is NOT required to cause the change of seasons on Earth?
A.The tilt of the Earth's axis.
B.The revolution of the Earth around the Sun.
C.The rotation of the Earth on its axis.
D.The Earth's axis always pointing in the same direction in space.
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The Solar System and Planets
SubtopicThe Solar System and Planets under The Earth and Space for Grade 4 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which planet is located between Earth and Jupiter?
A.Venus
B.Mars
C.Saturn
D.Mercury
- 2.
Which planet is the fifth planet from the Sun?
A.Saturn
B.Jupiter
C.Mars
D.Earth
- 3.
What is the main source of energy for all living things on Earth?
A.Electricity
B.The Moon
C.The Sun
D.Wind
- 4.
Which planet is often called 'Earth's Twin' because it is almost the same size as Earth?
A.Mars
B.Mercury
C.Venus
D.Neptune
- 5.
Planets in our solar system can be grouped by whether they have natural satellites or moons. According to the flowchart below, which planet correctly replaces the question mark?
A.Jupiter
B.Saturn
C.Venus
D.Neptune
- 6.
Who was the first person to step on the Moon's surface?
A.Yuri Gagarin
B.Rakesh Sharma
C.Neil Armstrong
D.Buzz Aldrin
- 7.
During which phase of the Moon is the Moon completely dark and not visible from Earth?
A.Full Moon
B.New Moon
C.Half Moon
D.Crescent Moon
- 8.
What provides the gravitational force that keeps all the planets in our solar system moving in their respective orbits?
A.The Earth
B.The Sun
C.The Milky Way center
D.Jupiter
- 9.
How many days does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of its phases (from New Moon to New Moon)?
A.365 days
B.24 days
C.Approximately 29.5 days
D.7 days
- 10.
Which planet is the smallest of the eight major planets in our solar system?
A.Mars
B.Mercury
C.Venus
D.Neptune
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Constellations and the Moon
SubtopicConstellations and the Moon under The Earth and Space for Grade 4 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The Moon appears much larger than the stars in our sky because:
A.It is much bigger than any star
B.It is much closer to Earth than the stars
C.It has more light than the stars
D.The stars are actually tiny
- 2.
If you could jump on the Moon, you would jump:
A.Much higher than on Earth
B.Much lower than on Earth
C.The same height as on Earth
D.You cannot jump at all
- 3.
Are there any clouds or rain on the Moon?
A.Yes, just like Earth
B.Only during the night
C.No, because there is no atmosphere
D.Only at the Moon's North Pole
- 4.
In ancient times, constellations were used by travelers to:
A.Find directions at night
B.Predict the weather
C.Measure the distance of the Sun
D.Talk to other people
- 5.
On Earth, a footprint in the sand is quickly blown away by wind or washed away by rain. Why do footprints left by astronauts on the Moon stay there for a very long time without changing?
A.The Moon's gravity is too weak to move the dust particles.
B.There is no air or water on the Moon to cause wind or rain.
C.The Moon's surface is made of a sticky liquid that traps the footprints.
D.Astronauts used special glue-like material on their boots to leave permanent marks.
- 6.
Which of the following describes a 'Star'?
A.A small rock floating in space
B.A huge ball of burning gases that produces light
C.A satellite that revolves around a planet
D.A cold object that reflects sunlight
- 7.
What was the name of the spacecraft that carried the first humans to the Moon?
A.Sputnik 1
B.Apollo 11
C.Challenger
D.Chandrayaan-1
- 8.
Which of the following would be the most difficult activity for an astronaut to perform on the Moon due to the lack of atmosphere?
A.Jumping high in the air
B.Driving a lunar rover
C.Lighting a candle
D.Taking a photograph
- 9.
The imaginary belt in the sky that contains the paths of the Sun, Moon, and most constellations used in astrology is called the:
A.Equator
B.Horizon
C.Zodiac
D.Orbit
- 10.
Which of these constellations is known as 'The Swan'?
A.Aquila
B.Cygnus
C.Lyra
D.Pegasus
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