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A satellite is any object that orbits a celestial body, such as a star or planet.
Is the moon a satellite?
Yes
No
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You won't be tested on this in the exam, but it is helpful to know the order of the planets.
Match the letters A to D on the diagram above with the following planets:
Earth:
Venus:
Mars:
Neptune:
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What shape are the orbits of comets?
Spherical
Circular
Elliptical
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The asteroid belt is a region of our solar system that contains millions of asteroids.
Which two planets is the asteroid belt found between?
Venus and Earth
Mars and Jupiter
Jupiter and Saturn
Earth and Mars
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What is a comet mostly made of?
Ice and dust
Rock and metal
Hydrogen and Helium
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What is an asteroid mostly made of?
Rock and metal
Ice and dust
Hydrogen and Helium
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supernova / galaxy / gravity / solar / lunar
- A is a collection of billions of stars.
- Stars in a galaxy are held together by .
- Stars orbit around the centre of the galaxy.
- Our system is in the Milky Way galaxy.
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True or false? The universe contains only a few galaxies.
True
False
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If you were teleported to a random location in the universe, where would you most likely end up?
On a planet
On a star
On a satellite
In empty space
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Starting with the smallest, which of the following shows the correct order of size?
Satellite, planet, solar system, galaxy, Universe
Universe, galaxy, planet, solar system
Planet, satellite, galaxy, Universe, solar system
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Which statement is correct regarding satellites?
A natural satellite is man-made whereas an artificial satellite is not man-made
An artificial satellite is man-made whereas a natural satellite is not man-made
Both natural and artificial satellites are man-made
Neither natural and artificial satellites are man-made
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Which of the following is a natural satellite?
Aeroplane
Hubble Space Telescope
International Space Station
Moon
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Which of the following are artificial satellites?
(Select all that apply)
Aeroplane
Hubble Space Telescope
Moon
International Space Station
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