Space Quiz

A Quiz on important topics related to space (Set 8)

A new set of questions on historical space missions, key astronauts, and planetary features. 10 questions with multiple choice questions are given. Answers to these questions are also given. Attempt this space quiz to test and increase your knowledge.

1. Which NASA program was responsible for landing the first humans on the Moon?

A) Gemini B) Mercury C) Apollo D) Skylab

2. What is the name of the vast, smooth plain on the Moon's surface, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions?

A) Maria B) Highlands C) Craters D) Rilles

3. The first woman in space was:

A) Sally Ride B) Valentina Tereshkova C) Kalpana Chawla D) Peggy Whitson

4. The theory of 'Panspermia' suggests that life on Earth originated from:

A) Deep-sea hydrothermal vents B) Outer space, carried by comets or meteoroids C) A primordial soup on Earth D) Divine creation

5. The planet known for its spectacular ring system is:

A) Jupiter B) Uranus C) Saturn D) Neptune

6. The Hubble Space Telescope primarily observes the universe in what part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

A) Infrared and visible light B) X-rays and gamma rays C) Ultraviolet and infrared D) Visible and ultraviolet light

7. What is a 'cosmic ray'?

A) A type of light emitted by the Sun B) A high-energy particle from outside our Solar System C) A stream of charged particles from a black hole D) The force that causes stars to form

8. The phenomenon that causes the apparent shift in the position of a celestial object due to the motion of the observer is called:

A) Parallax B) Precession C) Retrograde motion D) Aberration

9. What is the name of the first human-made object to orbit the Sun?

A) Sputnik 1 B) Voyager 1 C) Luna 1 D) Explorer 1

10. What is the name of the region of space between galaxies?

A) Interplanetary space B) Interstellar space C) Intergalactic space D) The cosmos

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Space Quiz

A Quiz on important topics related to space (Set 8)

1. Which NASA program was responsible for landing the first humans on the Moon? Read

2. What is the name of the vast, smooth plain on the Moon's surface, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions? Read

3. The first woman in space was: Read

4. The theory of 'Panspermia' suggests that life on Earth originated from: Read

5. The planet known for its spectacular ring system is: Read

6. The Hubble Space Telescope primarily observes the universe in what part of the electromagnetic spectrum? Read

7. What is a 'cosmic ray'? Read

8. The phenomenon that causes the apparent shift in the position of a celestial object due to the motion of the observer is called: Read

9. What is the name of the first human-made object to orbit the Sun? Read

10. What is the name of the region of space between galaxies? Read