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Q141.The extremely cold temperatures in the polar region of moon mean that it can act as a kind of ____ where things do not undergo much change.
Correct Answer: A
The extremely cold temperatures in the polar region of moon mean that it can act as a kind of Time capsule where things do not undergo much change. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q142.The Great Spot is on the planet ____?
Correct Answer: D
The Great Spot is on the planet Jupiter. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q143.The Kuiper belt is a region of the solar system beyond?
Correct Answer: C
The Kuiper belt is a region of the solar system beyond: Neptune. This description follows from the defining characteristics and established facts associated with the subject.
Q144.The large dark patches on the Moon’s surface are known as____?
Correct Answer: B
The large dark patches on the Moon’s surface are known as Maria, or seas, even though there is no water on the Moon. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q145.The matter of our sun is in ____ state?
Correct Answer: D
The matter of our sun is in Plasma state. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q146.The mean distance of the earth from the sun is astronomical units is____?
Correct Answer: C
The mean distance of the earth from the sun is astronomical units is 1 AU. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q147.The moon has a large, circular basin called ____?
Correct Answer: C
The moon has a large, circular basin called the Imbrium Basin. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q148.The moon rotates on its axis in how many days?
Correct Answer: D
The moon rotates on its axis in how many days: 27.3 days. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q149.The moon’s surface has been explored by how many astronauts?
Correct Answer: C
The moon’s surface has been explored by how many astronauts: 12. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q150.The moon’s surface is also covered with a layer of fine dust called?
Correct Answer: C
The moon’s surface is also covered with a layer of fine dust called: Regolith. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q151.The moon’s surface is constantly bombarded by?
Correct Answer: C
The moon’s surface is constantly bombarded by: Meteoroids. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q152.The moon’s surface temperature varies from about ____ to ____ ?
Correct Answer: A
The moon’s surface temperature varies from about – 173 degrees Celsius at night to 127 degrees Celsius during the day to – 173 degrees Celsius at night to 127 degrees Celsius during the day. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q153.The most brightest planet amongst the eight planets?
Correct Answer: C
The most brightest planet amongst the eight planets: Venus. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q154.The most dense and heaviest planet is____?
Correct Answer: B
The most dense and heaviest planet is Earth. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q155.The movement of earth around sun brings ____?
Correct Answer: C
The movement of earth around sun brings Seasons. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q156.The nearest planet to the Earth is ____?
Correct Answer: A
The nearest planet to the Earth is Venus. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q157.The nearest Star to the planet earth is ____ ?
Correct Answer: C
The nearest Star to the planet earth is Sun. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q158.The Oort cloud is estimated to be about ____ AU away from the sun?
Correct Answer: A
The Oort cloud is estimated to be about 100,000 AU away from the sun. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q159.The outermost layer of the sun is called ____?
Correct Answer: C
The outermost layer of the sun is called Corona. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.
Q160.The phases of the moon are partially the result of the____?
Correct Answer: B
The phases of the moon are partially the result of the Revolution of the moon around the earth. Astronomical observations and measurements establish this relationship among the relevant celestial bodies.