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Earth, Sun & Moon Worksheet-5

Earth, Sun & Moon Worksheet-5

 

Multiple-Choice Question:

  1. Pluto is also known as:

(A) Rare planet          (B) Planet of rings     (C) Dwarf planet

 

  1. The inner core of the earth is mostly made up of:

(A) Boron                    (B) Chlorine                (C) Iron

 

  1. What is the thickness of the inner core of the Earth’s layer?

(A) 1200 km               (B) 1150 km                (C) 1250 km

 

  1. ____ was the first person who said that “the Earth is round and it rotates about its own axis”.

(A) Nicolaus Copernicus

(B) Galileo Galilei

(C) Aryabhatta

 

  1. The Sun is a huge ball of:

(A) Burning gases     (B) Fire                        (C) Both of these

 

  1. The Sun is also known as:

(A) Rare star               (B) Heavy star            (C) Dwarf star

 

  1. How much time does Mercury takes to complete one revolution?

(A) 88 days                 (B) 86 days                 (C) 87 days

 

  1. It is the third planet in the solar system and is slightly bigger than Venus. It is the only planet known for the existence of life. It is also known as “BLUE PLANET”. About 70% of it’s surface is covered with water. Identify the planet.

(A) Earth                      (B) Mercury                (C) Venus

 

  1. How much time does Saturn takes to complete one revolution?

(A) 28 ½ years           (B) 29 ½ years           (C) 30 ½ years

 

  1. How much time does Neptune take to complete one revolution?

(A) 164 years              (B) 165 years               (C) 156 years

 

 

Answer Key:

(1)-(C); (2)-(C); (3)-(A); (4)-(C); (5)-(A); (6)-(C); (7)-(A); (8)-(A); (9)-(B); (10)-(B)