Elementary astronomy questions | form four Physics

(a) (i) Define the terms astronomy and asteroids.
(ii) Is scorpion a galaxy or a constellation? Give reason for your answer.
(b) Distinguish between:
(i) a planet and a star
(ii) a comet and a meteor
(c) Which planet in the solar system is
(i) closest to the Sun?
(ii) furthest from the Sun?
(iii) closest to the earth?
(iv) surrounded by rings?
(v) the second largest planet?

Answer / Solution

UNSOLVED

A larger celestial body in the solar system made up of hot gases are known as

1. Planet
2. Star
3. Moon
4. Constellation
5. Galaxy.

Answer / Solution

UNSOLVED

What name is given to the fixed path along which planets travel around the sun?

Answer / Solution

UNSOLVED

A small group of bright stars forming patterns in the sky are called

1. Comets
2. Asteroids
3. Constellations
4. Meteorites
5. Meteors.

Answer / Solution

UNSOLVED

Planets are held and made to revolve around the Sun by the force of attraction
A between the Sun and the planets
B among the planets
C among all bodies
D between the Sun and the Earth
E between the Earth and the planets.
 

Answer / Solution

UNSOLVED