Exploring Astronomy: The Solar System and Beyond

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A medium difficulty Science worksheet on astronomy for grade 7 students. Includes questions on Solar System Basics, Celestial Bodies, The Sun.

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Exploring Astronomy: The Solar System and Beyond

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Exploring Astronomy: The Solar System and Beyond

Instructions: Answer all questions. For multiple-choice questions, select the best option. For short-answer questions, write your response clearly in the space provided.
A

Solar System Basics

1.
Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
[1 mark]
AMars
BVenus
CJupiter
DSaturn
2.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
[1 mark]
AEarth
BNeptune
CSaturn
DJupiter
B

Celestial Bodies

1.
Name the Earth's only natural satellite.
[1 mark]
2.
Which celestial body is composed mostly of ice and dust and has a long, bright tail when near the Sun?
[1 mark]
C

The Sun

1.
What is the main source of energy for the Sun?
[1 mark]
ANuclear fission
BNuclear fusion
CChemical reactions
DGravity
2.
Approximately how many planets are there in our solar system?
[1 mark]
D

Stars and Galaxies

1.
What is a galaxy?
[2 marks]
2.
Which type of star is our Sun classified as?
[1 mark]
ARed dwarf
BWhite dwarf
CNeutron star
DYellow main-sequence

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Created
5/13/2025
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