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Question (1)

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Which galaxy contains our Solar System?

(A) Andromeda Galaxy
(B) Whirlpool Galaxy
(C) Milky Way Galaxy
(D) Sombrero Galaxy

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Solar System is a part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

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Question (2)

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The Milky Way appears in the night sky as a

(A) Bright planet
(B) Narrow band of light
(C) Single star
(D) Comet tail

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

It appears as a faint band of light across the sky.

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Question (3)

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The Milky Way is made up of

(A) Only planets
(B) Only stars
(C) Stars, gas and dust
(D) Only asteroids

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Galaxies contain stars, gas and dust.

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Question (4)

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Which statement best defines a galaxy?

(A) A group of planets revolving around a star
(B) A collection of stars and other celestial objects held together by gravity
(C) A group of satellites revolving around a planet
(D) A cluster of asteroids only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Gravity holds the objects in a galaxy together.

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Question (5)

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Why does the Milky Way appear as a milky band across the sky?

(A) It contains clouds of water vapour
(B) Light from countless distant stars blends together
(C) It reflects sunlight strongly
(D) It is made of ice crystals

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Light from many distant stars merges into a faint glow.

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Question (6)

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The word “Milky” in Milky Way refers to its

(A) Shape
(B) Colourful appearance
(C) Faint whitish appearance
(D) Temperature

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Milky Way looks like a whitish band.

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Question (7)

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Our Solar System is located

(A) Outside the Milky Way
(B) At the centre of the Milky Way
(C) Within the Milky Way Galaxy
(D) Beyond all galaxies

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Solar System lies within the Milky Way.

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Question (8)

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Which celestial object belongs to the Milky Way Galaxy?

(A) Earth
(B) Sun
(C) Solar System
(D) All of these

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Earth, the Sun and the Solar System are all part of the Milky Way.

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Question (9)

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If Earth is part of the Solar System and the Solar System is part of the Milky Way, then Earth is also part of the

(A) Pole Star
(B) Milky Way Galaxy
(C) Orion Constellation only
(D) Asteroid Belt

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Earth belongs to the Milky Way through the Solar System.

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Question (10)

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A student observes a hazy white band stretching across the sky on a dark night. What is the student most likely observing?

(A) Rainbow
(B) Milky Way
(C) Comet tail
(D) Northern Lights

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The hazy band is the Milky Way.

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Question (1)

Which galaxy contains our Solar System?

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The Milky Way appears in the night sky as a

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The Milky Way is made up of

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Question (4)

Which statement best defines a galaxy?

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Question (5)

Why does the Milky Way appear as a milky band across the sky?

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The word “Milky” in Milky Way refers to its

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Our Solar System is located

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Question (8)

Which celestial object belongs to the Milky Way Galaxy?

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Question (9)

If Earth is part of the Solar System and the Solar System is part of the Milky Way, then Earth is also part of the

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Question (10)

A student observes a hazy white band stretching across the sky on a dark night. What is the student most likely observing?

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