CBSE Class 6 Geography: The Earth in the Solar System
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What is the shape of the Earth described as?

  • Cuboid
  • Circular
  • Oval
  • Geoid (correct)

    • What is the source of heat and light for the solar system?

  • The sun (correct)
  • The moon
  • The North Star
  • The planets

    • What is Ursa Major?

  • A constellation formed by different groups of stars (correct)
  • A group of seven stars forming the Saptarishi constellation
  • A planet in the solar system
  • A dwarf planet like Pluto

    • What is the North Star also called?

    <p>Pole Star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet is considered as 'Earth's-twin'?

    <p>Venus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the position of the Earth from the Sun?

    <p>Third planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for a night when the whole sky is filled with tiny shining objects, some bright and others dim?

    <p>Full moon night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Earth from other planets in the solar system?

    <p>It is the only inhabited planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are celestial bodies?

    <p>Objects shining in the night sky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes stars from other celestial bodies?

    <p>They have their own heat and light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the imaginary line dividing the earth into two equal parts?

    <p>Equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which latitude represents the North Pole?

    <p>90° N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the areas bounded by the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere?

    <p>Temperate Zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are meridians of longitude drawn from?

    <p>North Pole to South Pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance between meridians of longitude measured in?

    <p>Degrees of Longitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measurement of location north or south of the Equator on a globe or map?

    <p>Latitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measurement of location east or west of the Prime Meridian at Greenwich?

    <p>Longitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a model globe of the celestial sphere called?

    <p>Celestial Globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name given to the two points on the globe through which the needle passes?

    <p>Pole Points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fixed through the globe in a tilted manner, which is called its axis?

    <p>Polar Axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Earth's Shape and Position

    • The shape of the Earth is described as an oblate spheroid.
    • The Earth is positioned at an average distance of about 149.6 million kilometers from the Sun.

    Solar System and Celestial Bodies

    • The source of heat and light for the solar system is the Sun.
    • Celestial bodies are objects in the universe, including stars, planets, and galaxies.
    • Stars are distinguished from other celestial bodies by their ability to emit their own light.

    Constellations and Navigation

    • Ursa Major is a constellation that contains the North Star, also called Polaris.
    • The North Star is a fixed point in the sky used for navigation.

    Planetary Characteristics

    • Venus is considered Earth's twin due to its similar size and mass.

    Latitude and Longitude

    • The position of the North Pole is at 90° latitude.
    • Meridians of longitude are drawn from the geographic poles.
    • The distance between meridians of longitude is measured in degrees.
    • Latitude measures location north or south of the Equator on a globe or map.
    • Longitude measures location east or west of the Prime Meridian at Greenwich.

    Globe and Celestial Sphere

    • A model globe of the celestial sphere is called an armillary sphere.
    • The axis is fixed through the globe in a tilted manner.

    Stellar Phenomena

    • A night filled with tiny shining objects, some bright and others dim, is called a starry night.
    • The unique feature that distinguishes the Earth from other planets in the solar system is its atmosphere, which supports life.

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    Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 on The Earth in the Solar System from CBSE Class 6 Geography. Explore facts about the Earth as the third planet from the Sun, its unique characteristics, and its position in the solar system.

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