Class 6 Science Chapter 12 MCQ Beyond Earth
MCQ on Beyond Earth Class 6
1. Choose the correct option in the following questions
Question 1.
__________ is the scientific study of the universe.
(a) Astronomy
(b) Astrology
(c) Science
(d) Cosmology
Answer:
(a) Astronomy
Question 2.
Which planet is called the stormy planet?
(a) Mercury
(b) Jupiter
(c) Mars
(d) Venus
Answer:
(b) Jupiter
Question 3.
The Sun is __________
(a) a star
(b) a celestial body
(c) the head of the solar system
(d) all of these
Answer:
(d) all of these
Question 4.
The term ‘blue planet’ indicate presence of
(a) land
(b) water
(c) oxygen
(d) all of these
Answer:
(b) water
Question 5.
The moon moves around the earth in about days.
(a) 21
(b) 23
(c) 27
(d) None
Answer:
(c) 27
Question 6.
Which of the following does not belong to the family of solar system?
(a) Planet
(b) Galaxy
(c) Meteors
(d) Comet
Answer:
(b) Galaxy
Question 7.
The Halley’s Comet is seen after every
(a) 76 months
(b) 76 years
(c) 56 months
(d) 56 years
Answer:
(b) 76 years
Question 8.
Ursa Major is a __________
(a) star
(b) constellation
(c) seen only with telescope
(d) satellite
Answer:
(b) constellation
Question 9.
Which planet has the largest number of satellites?
(a) Jupiter
(b) Saturn
(c) Mercury
(d) Mars
Answer:
(b) Saturn
Question 10.
Which unit is used to measure astronomical distances?
(a) Leap year
(b) Light year
(c) Century
(d) Sound year
Answer:
(b) Light year
Question 11.
The stars forming a recognizable shape is called
(a) constellation
(b) system
(c) galaxy
(d) asteroids
Answer:
(a) constellation
Question 12.
Which star is nearest to Earth?
(a) Pole star
(b) Cassiopeia
(c) Orion
(d) Sun
Answer:
(d) Sun
Question 13.
What term is used for celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in highly elliptical’orbit?
(a) Comet
(b) Meteors
(c) Asteroids
(d) Planets
Answer:
(a) Comet
Question 14.
Which small objects revolve between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?
(a) Satellites
(b) Comets
(c) Asteroids
(d) Meteorites
Answer:
(c) Asteroids
Question 15.
Which planet is called morning star or evening star?
(a) Venus
(b) Mars
(c) Jupiter
(d) Mercury
Answer:
(a) Venus
Question 16.
Orion is a __________
(a) constellation
(b) star
(c) planet
(d) satellite
Answer:
(a) constellation
Question 17.
Shooting stars are called __________
(a) asteroids
(b) galaxies
(c) meteors
(d) andromeda
Answer:
(c) meteors
Question 18.
The planet farthest from the Sun __________
(a) Uranus
(b) Neptune
(c) Saturn
(d) Mercury
Answer:
(b) Neptune
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
(a) There are planets in __________ our solar system.
Answer:
Eight
(b) The is a star and it is __________ the center of the solar system.
Answer:
Sun
(c) The inner planets have a __________ surface.
Answer:
Rocky
(d) A large group of stars and other celestial bodies is called a __________.
Answer:
Galaxy
(e) Satellites are the celestial bodies that move around __________
Answer:
Planets
(f) __________ is called the windy planet because of the continuous strong winds that blow on it.
Answer:
Neptune
(g) The colour of stars changes according to their __________ temperature.
Answer:
Surface
(h) A/An __________ is made of ice, dust and rocky material.
Answer:
Comet
(i) A/An __________ is made of metals and rocky material.
Answer:
Asteroid
(j) A group of forming various patterns is called a __________
Answer:
Stars, constellation
(k) A huge system of stars is called __________
Answer:
Galaxy
(l) __________ is the third nearest planet to the sun.
Answer:
Earth
(m) Planets do not have their own __________ and __________
Answer:
Heat, light
3. State whether the statements given below are True or False:
(i) Pole star is a member of the solar system.
Answer:
False
(ii) Uranus is the farthest planet in the solar system.
Answer:
False
(iii) Earth is our home planet.
Answer:
True
(iv) Sun is a satellite.
Answer:
False
(v) The Moon has its own light; it does not reflect light from the Sun.
Answer:
False
(vi) The Sun is a planet in our solar system.
Answer:
False
(vii) The Earth is the only planet in our solar system that has liquid water on its surface.
Answer:
True
(viii) The atmosphere on Mars is similar to that on Earth.
Answer:
False
(ix) The Milky Way is the name of our solar system.
Answer:
False
4. Give one word answer:
(a) Bltie planet of the solar system.
Answer:
Earth
(b) Two planets between which Saturn lies.
Answer:
Jupiter and Uranus
(c) Evening Star.
Answer:
Venus
(d) The galaxy which is our neighbour.
Answer:
Andromeda
(e) Planet with the largest number of satellites.
Answer:
Saturn
(f) A celestial body that carries a tail along.
Answer:
Comet
(g) Stormy planet
Answer:
Jupiter
(h) Winds blow with extremely high speed on
Answer:
Neptune
(i) A dwarf planet.
Answer:
Pluto
(j) Nearest planet to Sun.
Answer:
Mercury
(k) Second; farthest planet from Sun.
Answer:
Uranus
(l) Largest planet in our Solar System.
Answer:
Jupiter
(m) Planet having rings.
Answer:
Saturn
(n) Farthest planet from Sun.
Answer:
Neptune
5. Riddle Time: Solve the following riddles:
(a) Eight of us travel around the sun, you live on one. What am I?
Answer:
Planet
(b) I’m the planet that everyone calls “Red,” But really my soil is rust-colored instead. Look up and you may spot me in the sky, I’m the orange- colored dot, way up high. Which planet am I?
Answer:
Mars
6. Match the following items given in Column A with that in Column B:
Question 1.
| Column A | Column B |
| (a) Biggest Planet | (i) Venus |
| (b) Coldest Planet | (ii) Orion |
| (c) Smallest Planet | (iii) Uranus |
| (d) Hottest Planet | (iv) Mercury |
| (e) Constellation | (v) Halley |
| (f) Comet | (vi) Jupiter |
Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
| (a) Biggest Planet | (vii) Jupiter |
| (b) Coldest Planet | (iii) Uranus |
| (c) Smallest Planet | (iv) Mercury |
| (d) Hottest Planet | (i) Venus |
| (e) Constellation | (ii) Orion |
| (f) Comet | (v) Halley |