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The first man to set foot on the moon was the us astronaut Neil Armstrong in what year did this happen? there is only one correct answer to each question. Tick () the box next to the answer that you think is right.

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Chapter 6 Multiple choice test

Chapter 6 Gravity and space


SoW ref 9J Gravity and space

Name Class Teacher

There is only one correct answer to each question. Tick () the box next to the answer
that you think is right.

1 What are the correct units for mass and weight?

Mass Weight
A kilograms kilograms
B kilograms newtons
C newtons newtons
D newtons kilograms

A B C D

2 What is gravity?
A a force that attracts us to the centre of the Earth
B a force that attracts us to the surface of the Earth
C friction between our feet and the ground
D a property that only the Earth has

3 Why do the Sun and the Moon look the same size?
A everything that is thousands of miles away looks the same size
B they are both the same size
C they both give out light, so that’s how we see them
D the moon is much smaller, but also much nearer to us

4 Which answer best describes how rockets move upwards?


A the burning fuel makes them move, like in a car
B the gases that shoot out push the rocket upwards
C they ride in the shock wave from an explosion
D very hot air under them makes them rise quickly

5 The first man to set foot on the Moon was the US astronaut Neil Armstrong. In what year
did this happen?

A 1869 B 1909 C 1969 D 1999

Hodder Science Assessment Pack © 2003 Hodder & Stoughton Educational


Chapter 6 Multiple choice test

6 People’s ideas about the universe have changed throughout history. Which of these ideas
is now thought to be wrong?
A most of the solar system was formed at the same time
B our galaxy is one of many
C planets wander through the stars
D the sun is at the centre of the Solar System

Questions 7–9 refer to satellites, like the one in the drawing below.

7 When in space, satellites can be made to orbit around the Earth. Which answer about
orbiting is true?
A orbiting depends on getting high enough above the ground
B orbiting depends on speed round the Earth
C outside the atmosphere there is no gravity so orbiting is easy
D satellites in orbit fly like aeroplanes

8 Satellites cannot remain in orbit if they are in the Earth’s atmosphere. Which answer
explains why?
A satellites can only work in the vacuum of space
B the air resistance slows them down
C there is daylight in the atmosphere
D there is gravity in the atmosphere

9 Which of these is not a use of man-made satellites?


A finding out about land use
B navigation for ships
C reducing pollution
D sending TV programmes

Hodder Science Assessment Pack © 2003 Hodder & Stoughton Educational


Chapter 6 Multiple choice test

10 Which answer is correct?

Gravity in orbit around the Earth Gravity on the Moon


A none nearly the same as on the Earth
B nearly the same as on Earth much less than on Earth
C much less than on Earth none
D nearly the same as on the Earth nearly the same as on the Earth

A B C D

11 In the rescue of the Apollo 13 astronauts, NASA made use of the Moon’s gravity. What
was it used for?
A to slow down Apollo 13
B to turn Apollo 13 back towards Earth
C to shield Apollo 13 from the Sun’s rays
D to relay radio messages from Apollo 13

12 What is the approximate strength of the Earth’s gravity field?


A 1 newton per kilogram
B 10 newtons per kilogram
C 100 newtons per kilogram
D 1000 newtons per kilogram

Hodder Science Assessment Pack © 2003 Hodder & Stoughton Educational

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