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Phases of the moon occur because...

Phases of the moon occur because

A

we can see only that part of the moon which relects light towards us.

B

our distance from the moon keeps changing

C

the shadow of the earth covers only a part of moon's surface.

D

the thickness of the moon's atmosphere is not constant.

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  2. Which of the following id NOT planet of the sun/

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  3. Phases of the moon occur because

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  4. The planet which is farthest from the sun is :

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  5. Fill in the blank the planet which appears reddish in colour is……………

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  6. Fill in the blank A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in t...

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  7. Fill in the blank A celestial body that revolves around a planet in t...

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  8. Fill in the blank Shooting stars are actually not …………..

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  9. Fill in the blank Asteroids are found between the orbits of ……….. And...

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  10. True or False Pole star is a member of our solar system.

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  11. True or False Mercury is the smllest planet in the solar system.

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  12. The planet which is farthest from the sun is :

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  13. True or False INSAT is an artifical satellite.

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  14. True or False There are nne planets in the solar system.

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  15. True or False Constellation Orion can be seen ony with atelescape.

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  16. In which part of the sky can you find Venus if it is visible as an eve...

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  17. Name the largest planet of the solar system.

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  18. What is a consellation? Name any two constellations.

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  19. Draw sketches to show the relative positions of prominent stars in U...

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  20. Name two objects other than which are members of the solar system.

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