A Journey through Space
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The Solar System and its Components
SubtopicThe Solar System and its Components under A Journey through Space for Grade 6 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these constellations is shaped like a distorted 'W' or 'M'?
A.Ursa Major
B.Orion
C.Cassiopeia
D.Leo
- 2.
Which gas is the second most abundant element in the Sun?
A.Oxygen
B.Helium
C.Nitrogen
D.Carbon
- 3.
Which planet is the only one in our solar system known to support life?
A.Mars
B.Venus
C.Earth
D.Saturn
- 4.
Which planet is the farthest from the Sun?
A.Uranus
B.Neptune
C.Saturn
D.Jupiter
- 5.
Which of the following is considered a 'Terrestrial Planet' due to its rocky surface?
A.Jupiter
B.Saturn
C.Mars
D.Neptune
- 6.
The Earth takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours to revolve around the Sun. How do we account for these extra 6 hours every four years?
A.By adding a day to January
B.By adding a day to February (Leap Year)
C.By ignoring them
D.By subtracting a day from December
- 7.
What do we call the sun-centered model of the solar system where planets revolve around the Sun?
A.Geocentric model
B.Heliocentric model
C.Lunar model
D.Galactic model
- 8.
Which celestial object is known as the 'Red Planet' because of the presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface?
A.Mercury
B.Mars
C.Jupiter
D.Venus
- 9.
The rings of Saturn are primarily made of:
A.Solid sheets of polished metal
B.Chunks of ice and rock
C.Thick clouds of orange gas
D.Liquid water droplets
- 10.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a celestial body to be classified as a 'Planet' according to the IAU?
A.It must orbit a star
B.It must have enough gravity to be nearly round
C.It must have at least one moon
D.It must have cleared its neighboring orbit of other objects
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Phases of the Moon
SubtopicPhases of the Moon under A Journey through Space for Grade 6 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In the lunar cycle, what phase comes after the Full Moon?
A.New Moon
B.Waxing Gibbous
C.Waning Gibbous
D.First Quarter
- 2.
If you see a moon that is mostly lit but has a thin dark crescent on the right, it is:
A.Waxing Gibbous
B.Waning Gibbous
C.Full Moon
D.New Moon
- 3.
How many major primary phases of the Moon do scientists usually identify?
A.2
B.4
C.8
D.12
- 4.
The word 'lunar' refers to which celestial body?
A.The Sun
B.The Moon
C.The Earth
D.The Stars
- 5.
Which of these correctly matches a phase with its description?
A.New Moon - Moon is fully bright
B.Full Moon - Earth is between Sun and Moon
C.First Quarter - Moon is between Sun and Earth
D.Third Quarter - Moon is invisible
- 6.
Why does the time of Moonrise change by about 50 minutes every day?
A.Because the Earth rotates slower each day
B.Because the Moon moves in its orbit as the Earth rotates
C.Because the Sun moves across the sky
D.Because of the Earth's tilt
- 7.
If you look at the Moon and notice the right side is missing and only a thin sliver on the left is visible, which phase is it?
A.Waxing Crescent
B.Waning Crescent
C.First Quarter
D.Third Quarter
- 8.
Which statement is false regarding lunar phases?
A.The Moon always keeps the same face toward Earth
B.The phases are caused by the Earth's shadow
C.The Sun always lights up half of the Moon
D.New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and Sun
- 9.
Approximately how many days pass between the First Quarter and the Full Moon?
A.3.5 days
B.7.4 days
C.14.8 days
D.29.5 days
- 10.
Which of the following best describes the appearance of the 'Waxing Gibbous' moon?
A.A thin silver sliver growing larger
B.A half-circle with the right side lit
C.A shape that is mostly lit but not quite a full circle
D.A circle that is losing light from the right side
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Constellations and Stars
SubtopicConstellations and Stars under A Journey through Space for Grade 6 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What do we call the branch of science that deals with the study of stars, planets, and space?
A.Biology
B.Astronomy
C.Geology
D.Chemistry
- 2.
Which constellation is shaped like a scorpion with a long tail?
A.Scorpius
B.Leo
C.Ursa Major
D.Cassiopeia
- 3.
The 'Milky Way' appears in the night sky as a:
A.Single bright point
B.Red glowing circle
C.Large square box
D.Faint band of light
- 4.
Is the Moon considered a star?
A.Yes, because it shines
B.Yes, because it is in space
C.No, it is a natural satellite
D.No, it is a small planet
- 5.
The star Polaris is commonly known by what other name?
A.The Morning Star
B.The Evening Star
C.The Pole Star
D.The Red Giant
- 6.
In the constellation Ursa Major, which part of the 'ladle' shape contains the two pointer stars?
A.The end of the handle
B.The middle of the handle
C.The rim of the bowl
D.The bottom of the bowl
- 7.
Which part of the Hunter constellation (Orion) consists of three stars in a straight line?
A.The Head
B.The Shield
C.The Belt
D.The Feet
- 8.
If a star is described as being 'Circumpolar' at a certain location, what does this mean?
A.It is only visible during the winter
B.It never sets below the horizon at that latitude
C.It is located exactly at the South Pole
D.It is a star that has a circular shape
- 9.
Which constellation contains the bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel?
A.Ursa Major
B.Orion
C.Cassiopeia
D.Leo Major
- 10.
When we observe the night sky, why do planets not twinkle as stars do?
A.They are much closer to Earth and appear as tiny disks rather than point sources
B.They do not have any light of their own
C.They are made of solid rock which blocks the twinkling effect
D.They move too fast for the atmosphere to affect them
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