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What type of celestial bodies are very big, hot, made up of gases, emit heat and light, and are called stars?
What type of celestial bodies are very big, hot, made up of gases, emit heat and light, and are called stars?
- Stars (correct)
- Planets
- Comets
- Asteroids
Why can't we see the moon and other bright objects in the night sky during the day?
Why can't we see the moon and other bright objects in the night sky during the day?
- Clouds block our view during the day
- The sun's bright light makes them invisible during the day (correct)
- They disappear during the day
- They only appear at night
What is the term for a night with a full moon where the moon appears completely illuminated?
What is the term for a night with a full moon where the moon appears completely illuminated?
- Half moon night
- Amavasya
- Full moon night or Poornima (correct)
- New moon night
What do celestial bodies like stars emit in large amounts?
What do celestial bodies like stars emit in large amounts?
Why do some celestial bodies in the sky appear to twinkle while others do not?
Why do some celestial bodies in the sky appear to twinkle while others do not?
What is the purpose of perforating the paper with a needle within the circled area?
What is the purpose of perforating the paper with a needle within the circled area?
Why do the stars in the night sky look tiny compared to the sun?
Why do the stars in the night sky look tiny compared to the sun?
What happens to the dots of light on the wall when all the lights in the room are switched on?
What happens to the dots of light on the wall when all the lights in the room are switched on?
Why is it important to ensure that the switch of the torch is not covered when wrapping the paper around it?
Why is it important to ensure that the switch of the torch is not covered when wrapping the paper around it?
How does flashing the torch light on the wall simulate stars shining in the night?
How does flashing the torch light on the wall simulate stars shining in the night?