QuizSpace quiz: medium round
Ten questions that need a little thought. A good round to split the teams. Tap an option to answer, or send the whole round to your group.
Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?
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Venus. Venus is hotter than Mercury because its thick air traps heat.
What is the name of India's series of missions to the Moon?
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Chandrayaan. Chandrayaan means Moon craft.
Who was the first human to travel to space?
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Yuri Gagarin. Yuri Gagarin went around the Earth in April 1961.
About how long does sunlight take to reach the Earth?
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8 minutes. Sunlight takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds.
In which year was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?
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2006. The International Astronomical Union did this in 2006.
What was the first artificial satellite sent into space?
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Sputnik 1. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 in 1957.
What was the name of India's first satellite, launched in 1975?
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Aryabhata. Aryabhata was named after the ancient astronomer.
In which city is the headquarters of ISRO?
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Bengaluru. The Indian Space Research Organisation has its headquarters in Bengaluru.
What mainly causes tides in the sea?
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The Moon's gravity. The pull of the Moon, with some help from the Sun, causes tides.
Which planet spins almost on its side?
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Uranus. Uranus is tilted so much that it seems to roll around the Sun.
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