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What are natural satellites?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Natural Satellites**: Natural satellites are celestial objects that revolve around planets. They are not to be confused with artificial satellites, which are man-made. 2. **Examples of Natural Satellites**: The most common example of a natural satellite is the Moon, which revolves around the Earth. Other planets in our solar system also have their own natural satellites, such as Jupiter's moons. 3. **Distinction from Other Celestial Objects**: It is important to note that natural satellites are specifically those that orbit planets, not those that orbit the Sun directly. For instance, while the Earth orbits the Sun, the Moon orbits the Earth. ...
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  1. What are natural satellites?

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  2. Which of the following is a disadvantage of an artificial satellite?

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  3. Which phase of the moon appears after the waxing gibbous phase?

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  4. Which of these was the first satellite launched into the orbit of the ...

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  5. What element is primarily present in the meteorite found in Namibia?

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  6. Why meteoroids traveling close to the Earth get attracted towards it?

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  7. When a burnt meteoroid falls on the Earth's surface, it is called .

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  8. Which is the largest meteorite discovered on the Earth's surface?

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  9. Where is the asteroid belt located?

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  10. Which is the other name of Ceres?

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  11. Which comet is visible from Earth?

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  12. What is the shape of orbits of comets?

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  13. Which planet has a moon called the Titan?

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  14. Which planet is also known as 'evening star'?

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  15. Which gas is present in the greatest quantity in the Sun?

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  16. What is the largest object in our solar system?

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  17. Which of the following is not a planet ?

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  18. What are the outer planets composed of?

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  19. Which constellation is popularly known as 'Saptarshi Mandal' in India?

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  20. What is the other name for 'Orion' Constellation ?

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  21. Which constellation is made of seven stars out of which one is Polaris...

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