The Earth in the Solar System
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What causes the moon and stars to be invisible during the daytime?

  • Clouds blocking the view of celestial bodies
  • The orbit of the Earth around the sun
  • The position of the moon in relation to the sun
  • The overwhelming brightness of the sun (correct)

What is a noticeable difference between stars and the moon when observed at night?

  • Stars can change color while the moon remains yellow
  • The moon moves faster across the sky than stars
  • Stars shine brighter than the moon
  • Stars twinkle while the moon does not (correct)

What occurrence is referred to as 'New Moon Night'?

  • When the moon is fully visible
  • When the moon appears crescent-shaped
  • When the moon is completely dark (correct)
  • When the moon is visible for a few hours only

What are celestial bodies?

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What is responsible for the twinkling effect of stars as observed from Earth?

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Why do stars seem small and distant compared to the sun?

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During which phase can you see the full moon?

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What is a significant difference between a planet and a star?

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Which planet is referred to as 'Earth's Twin'?

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What shape do all planets follow while orbiting the sun?

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What celestial body is the closest to Earth?

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Where are the majority of asteroids found in our solar system?

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What is the primary role of the sun in the solar system?

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Which planet is considered 'Earth's twin' due to its similar size and shape?

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How far is the sun from the earth?

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What is the term used to describe the path in which planets move around the sun?

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What is the significance of the term 'Geoid' as it relates to Earth?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the eight planets in our solar system?

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Why does Earth appear blue from outer space?

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What essential element is present in the air of Earth that supports life?

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Which planet takes the least amount of time to complete one orbit around the sun?

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What is the moon's diameter relative to Earth's diameter?

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What causes stars to appear as if they are twinkling?

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Which constellation is known as the Big Bear?

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How can ancient navigators determine the north direction at night?

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What are the rings around Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus composed of?

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What term refers to celestial bodies that do not emit their own light?

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Which of the following is used to locate the Pole Star in the sky?

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From a great distance, such as from the Moon, how does Earth appear?

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Which group of stars is a part of the Ursa Major constellation?

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What is the primary source of heat and light for Earth?

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What is the approximate distance from Earth to the Moon?

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one rotation around the Earth?

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Which human was the first to step on the surface of the Moon?

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Where are most asteroids located in the solar system?

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What process creates a flash of light when meteoroids enter the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is a human-made satellite primarily designed for?

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The Milky Way galaxy is primarily composed of what?

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What do we call small pieces of rock that move around the sun?

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Which Indian satellites are mentioned in space exploration?

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What does the term 'galaxy' refer to?

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Flashcards

Why we can't see stars during the day?

The sun's brightness prevents us from seeing other celestial bodies like the moon and stars during the day.

What are celestial bodies?

Celestial bodies are objects in space, such as stars, planets, and moons.

What is a star?

A star is a celestial body that emits its own light and heat due to nuclear reactions.

Why do stars twinkle?

Stars twinkle due to the Earth's atmosphere bending their light as it travels towards us.

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What are the different moon phases?

The moon appears in different shapes throughout the month, with a 'full moon' being the roundest and most visible.

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What is a full moon?

A full moon occurs when the entire illuminated face of the moon is visible from Earth.

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What is a new moon?

A new moon occurs when the moon is completely hidden behind the sun, making it invisible from Earth.

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Twinkling Stars

The bending of light as it passes through different densities of air, causing stars to appear to twinkle.

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Constellations

Groups of stars that form patterns in the night sky, often named after mythical creatures or objects.

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The North Star

The North Star, also known as Polaris, is a star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky, helping determine north direction.

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Planets

Celestial bodies that orbit a star and do not have their own light, reflecting light from the star.

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Satellites

A celestial body that orbits a planet, like the Moon orbiting Earth.

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Planetary Rings

Belts of small particles orbiting planets, like the rings around Saturn.

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Distance and Size

The apparent change in size of an object as it moves farther away from the viewer due to how light travels and our brain interprets it.

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Saptarishi

The Saptarishi is a group of seven stars within the Ursa Major constellation.

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Pointer Stars

The pointer stars of the Saptarishi are the two stars that, if an imaginary line is drawn between them and extended, point towards the North Star.

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What is the Sun?

The Sun is the central star of our solar system, a massive ball of hot gases that provides heat and light for all the planets. It is held together by its own gravity, which creates immense pressure and temperature.

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How do planets move in the solar system?

Planets in our solar system revolve around the Sun in fixed, elliptical paths called orbits. The closer a planet is to the Sun, the faster it travels in its orbit.

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List the planets in order from the Sun.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are the eight planets of our solar system, listed in order of their distance from the Sun.

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Why is Pluto no longer a planet?

Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet. It doesn't meet all the criteria of a full-fledged planet, such as having cleared its orbital neighborhood.

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What makes Earth special?

The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is considered a unique planet because it supports life, with suitable temperature, air and water.

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What is the Moon?

The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth and has a much smaller diameter than Earth.

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What is the shape of the Earth?

The Earth's shape is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator, resembling an oblate spheroid, hence the name 'Geoid'.

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What makes up the solar system?

Our solar system consists of the Sun, eight planets, their moons, asteroids, and meteoroids. It is often referred to as a solar family with the Sun as its head.

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Why is Venus called Earth's twin?

Venus is often called Earth's twin because it is similar in size and shape to our planet, although its atmosphere is much hotter and denser.

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Where is the Sun in the Solar System?

The Sun is located at the center of the solar system, its gravitational pull keeps all the other celestial objects revolving around it.

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What is the Universe?

The collection of all existing matter and energy, including galaxies, stars, planets, and everything else in space.

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What is a galaxy?

A collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy.

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What is a solar system?

The collection of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets orbiting a star. Our solar system is home to Earth.

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How does a planet differ from a star?

They revolve around a star and don't have their own light. They reflect the light from the star.

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Why do we see only one side of the moon?

The moon always shows us the same side due to its rotation matching its revolution around Earth. This means the moon spins at the same rate that it goes around Earth.

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Moon Phases

The moon appears in different shapes throughout the month due to its movement around Earth and the angle at which sunlight hits its surface.

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Earth-Moon Distance

The distance between the Earth and the Moon is approximately 384,400 km.

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Lunar Orbit

The Moon completes one orbit around the Earth in approximately 27 days.

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Human-made Satellite

A human-made satellite is an artificial object launched into orbit around the Earth to collect data, facilitate communication, or conduct scientific research.

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Asteroids

Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the sun. They are often found in the asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter.

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Meteoroids

Small pieces of rock which travel through space are called meteoroids. When they enter the Earth's atmosphere, friction causes them to burn, creating a flash of light called a meteor.

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Milky Way Galaxy

The Milky Way Galaxy is a massive collection of billions of stars, gas, and dust. Our solar system is located within this galaxy.

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Galaxy

A galaxy is a large collection of billions of stars, gas, and dust that are held together by gravity.

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Stars

Large celestial bodies that emit their own light and heat due to nuclear fusion reactions taking place in their cores.

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Study Notes

The Earth in the Solar System

  • The sky at sunset is filled with many shining objects, some bright, others dim.
  • These objects appear to twinkle, but some don't.
  • Celestial bodies, like the moon, appear at different times, shapes, and locations.
  • The full moon is visible once a month, while a new moon is not visible.
  • The sun is too bright during the day, masking other celestial bodies.
  • Celestial bodies like stars are made of hot gases.
  • Stars emit their own light and heat.
  • Stars appear very small due to their distance from Earth.
  • Twinkling stars are due to atmospheric phenomena.
  • Light from stars bends in different directions as it passes through the atmosphere.
  • Variations in air density and temperature cause light to shift slightly.

Celestial Bodies and Other Objects

  • Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the sun.
  • Asteroids are usually found between Mars and Jupiter.
  • Meteoroids are small pieces of rock that orbit the sun.
  • Meteoroids can enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, creating a flash of light.
  • Some meteoroids may not entirely burn up, and fall to Earth, forming a hollow.

The Solar System

  • The sun is at the center of the Solar System.
  • Eight planets orbit the sun.
  • Planets are Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, in this order from the sun.
  • MY VERY EFFICIENT MOTHER JUST SERVED US NUTS is a mnemonic device to remember the order of planets.
  • Planets orbit the sun on elongated paths (orbits).
  • Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
  • The earth is a unique planet because it is neither too hot nor too cold and has the right conditions for life due to the presence of essential elements like water and air.
  • The moon is a satellite (Earth's celestial body) that orbits the Earth.
  • The moon takes approximately 27 days to orbit Earth.
  • Only one side of the moon is visible from Earth at a given time, because of the same amount of time for rotation and revolution

Additional Information

  • The sun provides heat and light for the solar system.
  • Scientists are still studying the universe.
  • The universe is immense.
  • The universe contains billions of galaxies and stars.
  • Earth is the third planet from the sun.
  • Geoid is a shape that describes the Earth.
  • Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet.
  • The Milky Way is a galaxy.

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