Class 6 Science Chapter 12: Beyond Earth — practice questions with answers
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35 questions11 easy, 17 medium, 7 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
Sample questions with solutions
Q1. Stars shine with their own light.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Some stars are bright and others dim, but stars shine with their own light. [p.233]
Why: Some stars are bright and others dim, but stars shine with their own light. [p.233]
Q2. Before the magnetic compass, how did recognising star patterns help people?
- It helped sailors and travellers find directions
- It helped them cook food
- It predicted rain exactly
- It measured temperature
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Answer: A. It helped sailors and travellers find directions
Why: Recognising stars and their patterns was useful for navigation at sea and on land, and is still a backup in emergencies. [p.233]
Why: Recognising stars and their patterns was useful for navigation at sea and on land, and is still a backup in emergencies. [p.233]
Q3. Groups of stars that appear to form patterns (and the regions of sky containing them) are called ______.
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Answer: constellations
Why: Such star groups — and now defined regions of sky — are called constellations. [p.233]
Why: Such star groups — and now defined regions of sky — are called constellations. [p.233]
Q4. The constellation Orion is often represented as a ______.
- hunter
- bear
- bull
- boat
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Answer: A. hunter
Why: Orion is often represented as a hunter; three bright stars in its middle form the hunter’s belt. [p.233, p.238]
Why: Orion is often represented as a hunter; three bright stars in its middle form the hunter’s belt. [p.233, p.238]
Q5. Which is the brightest star in the night sky?
- Sirius
- Pole Star
- Betelgeuse
- Aldebaran
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Answer: A. Sirius
Why: Sirius, close to Orion, is the brightest star in the night sky. [p.234]
Why: Sirius, close to Orion, is the brightest star in the night sky. [p.234]
Q6. Why are fewer stars seen from big cities?
- Light pollution, smoke and dust
- Cities are closer to the Sun
- Stars do not shine over cities
- Tall buildings make stars smaller
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Answer: A. Light pollution, smoke and dust
Why: Excessive artificial light (light pollution), smoke and dust make the city sky rarely clear. [p.236]
Why: Excessive artificial light (light pollution), smoke and dust make the city sky rarely clear. [p.236]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 6 Science Chapter 12: Beyond Earth?
35 questions (11 easy, 17 medium, 7 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 6 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.