Astronomy Basics
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Who was the first human to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
What’s Carleton’s mascot?
Raven
What was the name of the first dog in space?
Laika
What gas do humans breathe in that is essential for life?
Oxygen
What is the name of our galaxy?
The Milky Way
Which planet is the largest in the solar system?
Jupiter
What river runs beside Carleton University?
Rideau River
Which movie has the line: “Houston, we have a problem”?
Apollo 13
What part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
Leaves, specifically within specialized organelles called chloroplasts
Which planet is famous for its rings?
Saturn
Which planet has the largest volcano in the solar system?
Mars – Olympus Mons
What’s Ottawa’s NHL team?
Ottawa Senators
Buzz Lightyear’s catchphrase?
To infinity and beyond!
True or False: Sharks are mammals.
False - they are fish
Which planet is hotter: Venus or Mercury?
Venus
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn
What’s the name of the big canal that freezes in winter for skating?
Rideau Canal
What is Baby Yoda's real name?
Grogu
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H₂O
Which planet spins on its side with a 98° tilt?
Uranus
What is the name of the icy region beyond Neptune where Pluto is found?
The Kuiper Belt
Which Carleton building has the green roof you can see from the quad?
Canal Building
What’s the name of the space telescope launched in 2021?
James Webb Space Telescope
What’s the fastest land animal?
Cheetah