Stars, Sun, Moon and Earth

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What are stars primarily composed of?

  • Liquid water
  • Solid ice
  • Burning gases (correct)
  • Molten rock

Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter than other stars?

  • It is much older
  • It is made of different materials
  • It is closer to Earth (correct)
  • It is much further

What does the Earth move around?

  • The Sun (correct)
  • Other planets
  • The Moon
  • The stars

What is the Moon primarily made of?

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Which of these covers most of the Earth's surface?

<p>Water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a large area of flat land called?

<p>Plain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the layer of air surrounding the Earth called?

<p>Atmosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following do plants use to make food?

<p>Sunlight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Sun crucial for life on Earth?

<p>It supplies heat and light, essential for plant food production and maintaining a habitable temperature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do we see the moon at night?

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What distinguishes mountains from hills?

<p>Mountains are significantly taller and more elevated highlands compared to hills. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the atmosphere play in sustaining life on Earth?

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Why do stars seem small to us despite being very large?

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How do plains benefit human activities?

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What distinguishes planets from stars?

<p>Planets orbit stars, while stars generate their own light and heat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the Sun suddenly stopped providing heat and light to Earth?

<p>The temperatures would drop, and without sunlight, plants would be unable to produce food, severely impacting life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stars are small pieces of rock that reflect light.

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The sun appears bigger and brighter than other stars because it is the closest star to Earth.

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The moon produces its own light.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Earth is mostly covered by land.

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We do not need air to breathe.

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Plains are flat areas of land.

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Mountains are smaller than hills.

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The atmosphere helps regulate the Earth's temperature.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stars generate heat and light through nuclear fusion processes.

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The Sun appears significantly brighter than other stars because it is larger in size.

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The Earth's atmosphere is primarily composed of helium and hydrogen, creating a breathable environment.

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The Moon produces its own light through internal geological activity.

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Oceans moderate Earth's temperature, due to water's high specific heat capacity.

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The Earth is the only celestial body within our solar system to possess an atmosphere and liquid water on its surface.

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Mountains are formed solely through volcanic activity, resulting in their elevated height above the surrounding terrain.

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Plains regions are characterized by low levels of biodiversity compared to mountainous regions.

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From Earth, when we look up, we see the ______.

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

[Blank] are huge balls of hot, burning gases that give out heat and light.

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

The Sun is a ______.

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

The Earth moves around the ______.

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

The ______ is a big ball of rock that moves around the Earth.

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

[Blank] are vast bodies of water that cover most of the Earth.

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

The Earth is surrounded by a layer of air called the ______.

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

Stars are composed of hot, burning ______ and emit both heat and light.

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

The Sun appears larger and brighter than other stars because it is the ______ star to Earth.

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

The reason we cannot see other stars during the day is due to the much brighter ______ from the Sun.

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

The Earth and Moon are similar in that they are both balls of ______.

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

The Earth is unique in our solar system because it is surrounded by an ______ that provides breathable air and regulates temperature.

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

A ______ is defined as a large area of flat land, often used for agriculture and habitation.

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

[Blank] are highlands, smaller than mountains.

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

The Earth's atmosphere helps regulate the temperature, ensuring it is neither too hot nor too ______ for life.

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

What does the Earth receive from the Sun?

<p>Heat and light</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of body is the Moon?

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What is the Earth mostly covered by?

<p>Oceans and seas (water)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we call large areas of flat land?

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What is the name given to the lowland between two hills or mountains?

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Why does the sun appear significantly larger and brighter compared to other stars observed from Earth?

<p>The Sun appears larger and brighter because it is the closest star to Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why we cannot observe other stars during the daytime despite their constant presence in the sky.

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Describe the critical role of the Sun for life on Earth, going beyond just providing light.

<p>The Sun provides heat and light, which plants use for photosynthesis to produce food. Without the Sun's energy, there would be no life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The moon does not emit its own light. Explain why we can see the moon from Earth.

<p>We see the moon because it reflects sunlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Earth's surface is composed of both water and land. Why are oceans and seas important?

<p>Oceans and seas cover most of the Earth, supporting diverse ecosystems and influencing climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do plains contribute to human activities and sustenance, asides from offering land to live on?

<p>Plains are large flat areas of land used for agriculture, such as growing crops like rice and wheat, to provide food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Distinguish between mountains and hills, and the landform found between them.

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Explain the dual role of the atmosphere in supporting life on Earth (besides breathing).

<p>The atmosphere provides air for breathing and regulates temperature, ensuring it is neither too hot nor too cold for life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the Sun appears significantly larger and brighter than other stars when, in reality, stars are much larger?

<p>The Sun appears larger and brighter because it is much closer to Earth than any other star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon, outlining their movements relative to each other.

<p>The Earth moves around the Sun, while the Moon moves around the Earth. This creates a hierarchical system in space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Earth's atmosphere contribute to making the planet habitable for living organisms?

<p>The atmosphere provides air for breathing and regulates the Earth's temperature, preventing it from becoming too hot or too cold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the land on Earth is important for human life, even though it covers a smaller portion of the Earth's surface than water.

<p>Land provides space for living, agriculture, and infrastructure development, which are all essential for human survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of the Sun in sustaining life on Earth, and explain what would happen in the absence of the Sun's energy.

<p>The Sun provides heat and light necessary for life. Without it, plants could not produce food, and the Earth would be too cold for life to exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the Moon does not produce its own light, explain why it is visible from Earth and describe the source of its illumination.

<p>The Moon is visible because it reflects light from the Sun. This reflected sunlight reaches the Earth, making the Moon appear to shine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between mountains and hills.

<p>Both mountains and hills are highlands, but mountains rise much higher above the surrounding plains than hills do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast planets and stars in terms of their composition and light emission.

<p>Stars are made of hot, burning gases and emit their own light, while planets are made of rock or gas and reflect light from a star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are stars?

Huge balls of hot, burning gas that gives out heat and light.

What is the Sun?

The star closest to Earth.

What is the Moon?

A big ball of rock that moves around the Earth. It reflects light from the sun.

What is the Earth?

A planet and home to plants, animals and humans. It has water and land and is surrounded by air/atmosphere.

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What are oceans?

Large bodies of water, seas are smaller.

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What are plains?

Flat areas of land where crops grow.

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What are hills?

Highlands, smaller than mountains.

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What is the atmosphere?

The layer of air surrounding the Earth. It helps regulate temperature and provides air to breathe.

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What are mountains?

Highlands that rise above the plains.

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What is a valley?

The lowland between two hills or mountains.

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Why are stars invisible during daytime?

The reason we can't see other stars during the day.

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What is sunlight used for?

Plants create their own food.

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What are planets?

A huge round body that moves around the Sun

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What is Earth's land?

The land covers a small part of the Earth. We live on land and grow food.

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Why does the Moon shine?

The Moon shines because it reflects light from the Sun.

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Why is the Sun important?

Without the Sun's and heat, there would be no life on Earth.

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What are stars made of?

Stars are burning balls of gas that produce heat and light.

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What do we see in the sky?

The study of the Earth and it's place in space.

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Where do we live?

The Earth, home of all life and has land and oceans.

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What is a landform?

A natural feature of the Earth's surface.

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What can we see in the sky?

We see clouds, lightning, rainbows, the Sun, the Moon and the stars.

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Why Sun is bigger and brighter?

The Sun appears bigger and brighter because it is the closest star to Earth.

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What surrounds the Earth?

The Earth is surrounded by this important layer.

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What are flatlands?

Area of flat land.

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What do stars emit?

They give out heat and light.

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What moves around the sun?

The movement of the Earth around the Sun.

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What are plains used for?

Large areas of flat land, often used for farming.

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What is the Moon's location?

The Earth's closest neighbor in space.

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What is the Earth's atmosphere?

A layer of air surrounding the Earth.

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What are the highest lands called?

Highlands that rise high above the surrounding plains.

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What are smaller highlands?

Smaller highlands, not as tall as mountains.

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What is the atmosphere's role?

Needed for breathing and regulates Earth's temperature.

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Why do stars appear tiny to us?

Stars are very far from Earth.

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Why can't we see stars in daytime?

Because the light from the Sun is much brighter than light from other stars.

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Why do stars appear very small?

These appear tiny because they are very far away from us

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How do we use land?

We live on land, grow food and build houses.

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What does the Moon do?

It moves around the Earth.

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How dos the atmosphere help us?

The atmosphere ensures the Earth is not too hot or too cold.

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Study Notes

Stars and the Sun

  • Stars give out heat and light.
  • The Sun is a star.
  • The Sun is a huge ball of burning gas.
  • Without the Sun's heat and light, there would be no life on Earth.
  • The Sun is important to us.

The Moon

  • The Moon moves around the Earth.
  • It is much closer to us than the Sun.
  • It shines because the light from the Sun falls on it.

The Earth

  • The Earth is our home.
  • It is also home to many other living things, such as plants, animals, and insects.
  • The Earth is a planet.
  • Like the Moon, the Earth is a ball of rock.

Land

  • Land covers only a small part of the Earth.
  • We grow food and build houses, roads and railway tracks on land.

Atmosphere

  • We need air to breathe.
  • The atmosphere also makes sure that the Earth is neither too hot, nor too cold for us to live.

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