Stars and the Solar System Class 8 MCQs Questions with Answers

1. Orion is a

2. Which star is nearest to Earth?

3. What term is used for celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in highly elliptical orbit?

4. If I am 13 years old, I have gone round the sun ___ times.

5. Which small objects revolve between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?

6. Shooting stars are called

7. During a clear night sky, bright light streaks are often visible. They are called shooting stars. They are actually

8. Earlier we had 9 planets in our solar system of which one name has been eliminated as per IAU (2006). The planet is

9. Which of the following does not belong to the family of solar system?

10. Which planet has the largest number of satellites?

11. Ursa Major is a

12. Which of the following is not a planet?

13. The planet farthest from the Sun is

14. Our galaxy is known as

15. The least dense planet is

16. The stars forming a recognizable shape is called

17. Which unit is used to measure astronomical distances?

18. Which planet is called morning star or evening star?

19. ____ appears as a bright head with a long tail. The tail grows in size as it approaches the sun.

20. The Halley’s Comet is seen after every