THE EARTH IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
1. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) How does a planet differ from a star?
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(b) What is meant by the ‘Solar System’?
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(c) Name all the planets according to their distance from the sun.
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(d) Why is the Earth called a unique planet?
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(e) Why do we see only one side of the moon always?
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(f) What is the Universe ?
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2. Tick the correct answer.
(a) The planet known as the “Earth’s Twin” is
(i) Jupiter (ii) Saturn (iii) Venus
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(b) Which is the third nearest planet to the sun ?
(i) Venus (ii) Earth (iii) Mercury
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(c) All the planets move around the sun in a
(i) Circular path (ii) Rectangular path (iii) Elongated path
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(d) The Pole Star indicates the direction to the
(i) South (ii) North (iii) East
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(e) Asteroids are found between the orbits of
(i) Saturn and Jupiter (ii) Mars and Jupiter (iii) The Earth and Mars
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3. Fill in the blanks.
(a) A group of ________ forming various patterns is called a ________.
(b) A huge system of stars is called________.
(c) ________is the closest celestial body to our earth.
(d) ________is the third nearest planet to the sun.
(e) Planets do not have their own________ and ___________________.
