Earth's Components Quiz

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What prevents us from seeing the Moon and other bright objects in the sky during the day time?

The intense light of the Sun (correct)

The gravitational force of the Earth

The rotation of the Earth

The reflection of light from the Earth

What are celestial bodies that emit their own heat and light called?

Stars (correct)

Comets

Asteroids

Planets

Why do countless twinkling stars in the night sky look tiny to us?

They are very far away from us (correct)

They are obscured by clouds

They are small in size

They emit very little light

Which of the following is not a celestial body?

Cloud Signup and view all the answers

What kind of celestial bodies are made up of gases and emit their own heat and light?

Stars Signup and view all the answers

Though tremendous heat is emitted by the Sun, why do we receive only limited heat?

The sun is very far from the Earth Signup and view all the answers

The planet known as the Earth’s twin is ____

Venus Signup and view all the answers

Which is the third nearest planet to the Sun?

Earth Signup and view all the answers

All the Planets move around the Sun in a ____

Circular path Signup and view all the answers

Asteroids are found in between the orbits of ____

Mars and Jupiter Signup and view all the answers

What is the Earth's natural satellite?

The Moon Signup and view all the answers

Which sphere of the Earth consists of water bodies?

Hydrosphere Signup and view all the answers

What are man-made satellites designed for?

Gathering information for communication purposes Signup and view all the answers

Where are asteroids found in relation to the orbits of planets?

Between Mars and Jupiter Signup and view all the answers

What are comets made up of?

Solid body and gaseous tail Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the North Star, also known as the Pole Star, in ancient times?

It was used for navigation and to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What type of celestial bodies are the four outer planets in the Solar System?

Larger and made up of gases and liquids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of constellations in ancient times?

To assist in navigation and storytelling Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Sun considered the central body in the Solar System?

It provides heat and light to all its members Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of conducting an experiment using a torch and a piece of paper as mentioned in the text?

To demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The celestial bodies that shine in the night sky include Planets, Satellites, Asteroids, Meteoroids, and Comets. The Earth is a Planet that receives heat and light from the Sun.
The Moon is a Satellite that orbits around the Earth. Seven other planets, each with their own satellites, revolve around the Sun.
To understand why we cannot see the Moon and other bright objects after sunrise, one can conduct an experiment using a torch and a piece of paper.
Constellations are patterns of stars in the night sky, named after various objects and creatures based on their shapes. For example, Ursa Major (Big Bear) and Saptarishi (a group of seven stars).
In ancient times, people used constellations to determine directions during the night, with the North Star indicating the north direction.
The Solar System consists of the Sun, eight planets, their satellites, and other celestial bodies such as Asteroids and Meteoroids. The Sun is the largest body in the Solar System and provides heat and light to all its members.
The eight planets in the Solar System are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Each planet has a unique distance from the Sun, size, and composition.
Mercury is the smallest and closest planet to the Sun, while Jupiter is the largest. Venus is considered Earth's twin due to its similar size and shape.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is known for its reddish appearance.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate how bright objects become invisible in daylight due to the overpowering light of the Sun.
The Solar System is a family of celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun. The Sun is the center of gravity and provides heat and light to all members.
Each planet has a distinct orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are composed of rocks and are smaller in size. The four outer planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment with a torch and paper can be done to observe the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an important celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
Constellations are patterns of stars that have been named based on their shapes and have been used for navigation and storytelling for centuries.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
Constellations are patterns of stars that have been named based on their shapes and have been used for navigation and storytelling for centuries.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the north direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Solar System is a vast and complex celestial body system with various planets, satellites, Asteroids, and Meteoroids all revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is the central body in the Solar System, providing heat and light to all its members.
Each planet has a unique orbit around the Sun, taking varying lengths of time to complete one orbit.
The four inner planets are composed of rocks and are smaller in size, while the four outer planets are larger and made up of gases and liquids.
The experiment using a torch and paper helps demonstrate the effect of light on the perception of bright objects.
The North Star, also known as the Pole Star, is an essential celestial body used in ancient times to determine the