We all know that there are eight planets in our solar system that revolve in elliptical orbits around the Sun. In addition to these planets, there are many such small bodies or odd stones of stones, those who roam around the sun. These small celestial bodies are called 'asteroids' or planetoids (asteroids). Our solar system has about 100,000 asteroids but most of them are so small that they cannot be seen from Earth. Each asteroid has its own orbit, in which it revolves around the Sun. The largest asteroid is 'Ceres'. The asteroid was discovered in January 1801 by Italian astronomer Piai. Only 'Vestal' is an asteroid that can be seen with naked eyes, although it was discovered after Ceres. These asteroids range in diameter from 1 kilometer to 800 kilometers. So, take this quiz and check your knowledge about asteroids' near-Earth object classification.
1. Which one is the largest asteroids?
A. Ceres
B. Vesta
C. Pallas
D. All of above
2. What is the shape of the Ceres?
A. Rectangle
B. Square
C. Oval
D. Spherical
3. Which one of the following is the fastest asteroid?
A. Meteorite
B. Ceres
C. Vesta
D. Pallas
4. How many asteroids have been discovered?
A. 147,132 asteroids
B. 19,266 near-Earth
C. 900 more than 1 km
D. All of above
5. Which is the largest asteroid near Earth?
A. 433 Eros
B. 432 Pythia
C. 434 Hungaria
D. None of these
6. Which asteroid is the largest body in the Solar System that is not round?
A. Vesta
B. Ceres
C. Pallas
D. Hygiea
7. Which of the following is true about asteroids?
A. They are made of rock and metal
B. The asteroids are orbiting the Sun
C. They are in outer space
D. All of the above
8. Which of the following is the brightest asteroid when viewed from Earth?
A. Vesta
B. Ceres
C. Pallas
D. Hygiea
9. According to the article, what are most asteroids shaped like?
A. Ball
B. Box
C. Potato
D. Cucumber
10. Metallic asteroids mostly made up of two metals.......
A. Aluminum and zinc
B. Magnesium and copper
C. Silver and gold
D. Iron and nickel
11. Which one is the most common type of asteroid?
A. Metallic
B. Carbon
C. Rocky
D. Gas
12. Which of the following is the largest of the carbon asteroids?
A. Vesta
B. Ceres
C. Pallas
D. Hygiea
13. In 2019, which asteroid will hit Earth?
A. Apophis
B. Ceres
C. Pallas
D. None of these
14. Dinosaurs are killed by the asteroid......
A. Ceres
B. Pallas
C. Hygiea
D. Chicxulub crater
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