🚀 15-question space quiz
Space quiz for kids: 15 questions about planets and rockets
Planets, the Sun, the Moon and India's space story. Tap an answer to see whether you are right, read the fact and see your score at the end.
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How to play
- Look at the night sky after the quiz and try to spot the Moon and a planet.
- Read each fact aloud to a friend.
- Draw the planets in order from the Sun.
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- How many planets are in our solar system? 8. There are eight planets, from Mercury to Neptune.
- Which planet is called the Red Planet? Mars. Mars looks red because of iron-rich dust on its surface.
- Which is the biggest planet? Jupiter. Jupiter is the biggest planet.
- What is the name of our galaxy? The Milky Way. Our solar system is in the Milky Way galaxy.
- Which planet has bright rings that are easy to see? Saturn. Saturn's rings are made of ice and rock.
- Which planet is closest to the Sun? Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
- Who was the first person to walk on the Moon? Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon in 1969.
- Who was the first Indian to travel in space? Rakesh Sharma. Rakesh Sharma flew to space in 1984.
- What does ISRO stand for? Indian Space Research Organisation. ISRO is the Indian Space Research Organisation.
- Which planet is the hottest? Venus. Venus is the hottest planet because its thick atmosphere traps heat.
- About how long does the Earth take to go around the Sun? One year. One trip around the Sun takes about 365 days, or one year.
- What is a shooting star? A meteor burning in the air. A shooting star is a small piece of rock burning up as it enters our atmosphere.
- What causes day and night? The Earth spinning on its axis. The Earth spins once a day, so each side faces the Sun in turn.
- Which planet is farthest from the Sun? Neptune. Neptune is the farthest of the eight planets.
- About how long does the Moon take to go around the Earth? About a month. The Moon goes round the Earth about once a month.
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Space quiz for kids: questions people ask
What does the space quiz cover?
Planets, the Sun, the Moon, rockets and ISRO.
What age is it for?
Ages 7 to 14.
Are the facts correct?
Yes. They are standard facts. Space news changes, so check ISRO or NASA for the latest.
Where can I find more?
Try the science quiz, the India GK quiz and the general knowledge quiz.
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