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C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false :

1. Earth is also called the ‘green planet’.
2. The stars do not have their own light.
3. The dwarf planets are bigger than the normal planets.
4. The sun is the biggest and the brightest of all the stars in the universe.

5. The Saturn is sixth planet from the sun.

D. Match the following :

Column 'A' Column 'B'

1. Neptune (a) 64 moons
2. Mars (b) 27 moons
3. Jupiter (c) The Roman Goddess of love and beauty

4. Uranus (d) The Roman God of war
5. Venus (e) The Roman God of the sea

E. Distinguish between :
1. Sun and planet.

2. Universe and Galaxy.
3. Full moon and New Moon.

4. Comets and Asteroids.
F. Answer these Questions :

1. What are celestial bodies?

2. What is meant by the ‘Solar System’?
3. Why is the earth called a unique and blue planet in the solar system?
4. Explain the planets : Jupiter and Venus.
5. Write a short note on the phases of moon.

6. Name the only natural satellite of earth and write briefly about it.

Life Skills and Value (Activity)

• Prepare a model of the Solar System.

• Make a project on dwarf planets.

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