The Wonders of Outer Space
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
94
Did you know space is full of mysteries? It's filled with lots of bright stars and planets. Our solar system has eight planets. The biggest is Jupiter and the smallest is Mercury. But, none of them are as perfect for us as Earth. In space, there's something called zero gravity. This means you can float around like a balloon! Isn't that fun? People called astronauts have even travelled to space. Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the Moon. Will humans one day live on other planets? Who knows! Space sure is exciting!
Question 1
Which is the biggest planet in our solar system?
A
Earth
B
Venüs
C
Mars
D
Jupiter
Explanation. Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system.
E
Saturn
Question 2
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
A
Buzz Aldrin
B
Alan Shepard
C
Neil Armstrong
Explanation. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.
D
Yuri Gagarin
E
John Glenn
Question 3
What is zero gravity?
A
A fast way to travel
B
A condition of being able to float around like a balloon
Explanation. In space, there's something called zero gravity. This means you can float around like a balloon!
C
An alien life form
D
The name of a space shuttle
E
A new planet
Question 4
Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
A
Mars
B
Saturn
C
Venus
D
Mercury
Explanation. Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.
E
Uranus
Question 5
Will humans one day live on other planets?
A
Yes, definitely
B
No, never
C
Maybe
Explanation. While we don't know for sure if humans will one day live on other planets, it's a possibility!
D
Only on Mars
E
Only on the Moon
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