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1.

What is the full form of M. O. M.

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Mars Orbit Mission

2.

Name the following:A dwarf planet.

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A dwarf planet is Pluto.

3.

…………….. is a well-known dwarf planet. (a) Pluto (b) Jupiter (c) Saturn

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Correct option is (a) Pluto

4.

Which dwarf planet is well-known?

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Pluto is a well known dwarf planet.

5.

Our country is well-known for the development of its …………launch technology. (a) Space (b) Astronaut(c) Asteroids

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Correct option is (a) Space

6.

Scientists who travel in spacecraft are called (a) astronauts(b) asteroids (c) rockets

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Correct option is (a) astronauts

7.

Scientists who travel in the spacecraft are called ……………….. . (a) astronauts (b) researchers (c) engineers

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Correct option is (a) astronauts

8.

The Sun is a ……………(b) star (c) satellite

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Correct option is (b) star

9.

There are huge blocks of ice floating in the sea called ………………(a) glacier (b) blockice (c) iceberg

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Correct option is (c) iceberg

10.

What is our country well-known for?

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Our country is well-known for the development of its space launch technology.

11.

……………….. have their own light. (a) Stars (b) Planets(c) Asteroids

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Correct option is (a) Stars

12.

The envelope of air around the earth is called the ……………. (a) lithosphere (b) atmosphere (c) biosphere

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Correct option is (b) atmosphere

13.

The earth is surrounded by the …………… (a) atmosphere (b) lithosphere (c) hydrosphere

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Correct option is (a) atmosphere

14.

Who are astronauts?

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Some scientists who travel in spacecraft are known as astronauts.

15.

…………………. became the first Indian astonaut to go in space. (a) Kalpana Chaivla (b) Rakesh Sharma (c) Sunita Williams

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Correct option is (b) Rakesh Sharma

16.

Which sphere is present in all the three spheres?

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The biosphere spreads in all the three spheres.

17.

Which three spheres envelope the earth?

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The hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere envelope the earth.

18.

Name two astronauts of Indian origin.

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Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams are two astronauts with Indian origin.

19.

The ………… spreads in all the other three spheres. (a) biosphere (b) atmosphere (c) lithosphere

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Correct option is (a) biosphere

20.

There are …………… things on land, air and water. (a) non-living (b) living (c) rocks

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Correct option is (b) living

21.

Where are the Asteroids situated?

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The Asteroids are situated between the planets Mars and Jupiter.

22.

What’s the solution? One of the asteroids have fallen out of its place in the asteroid belt and is hurling towards the sun. Our earth is in its way and there is all likelihood of a collision. What can be done to prevent this collision?

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Use the shock wave to deflect it away from earth. Which means attach three large remote controlled rockets to the asteroid turning it into a large space vehicle and move it away from a dangerous collision.

23.

What is the revolution of the earth?

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The movement of the earth around the sun is called the revolution of the earth.

24.

Name the following:Technology that helps us to travel in space.

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Rocket technology or space launch technology.

25.

What is known as planet’s orbit?

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Every planet in the solar system revolves around the sun along a specific path which is known as planet’s orbit.

26.

Into how many continents is the land on earth divided?

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Land on earth is divided into seven continents.

27.

Give geographical reason:During the day we cannot see other stars, besides the Sun.

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1. The sun is a star. 

2. It is closer to us than any other star. 

3. It appears big and brilliant. 

4. Therefore, due to its bright light during the day, we cannot see other stars.

28.

Which is the largest and the smallest continent?

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Asia is the largest continent and Australia is the smallest continent.

29.

Ocean water is …………(a) salty (b) sweet (c) bitter

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Correct option is (a) salty

30.

The …………. is the cause of many natural processes on the earth. (a) moon (b) planets (c) sun

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Correct option is (c) sun

31.

What is the solar system?

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The sun and their planets, their satellites, dwarf planets and asteroids that revolve around the sun are together called the solar system.

32.

A river cascades down a sudden drop to form a …………… (a) lake (b) waterfall (c) glacier

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Correct option is (b) waterfall

33.

……………… are biggest forms of water streams. (a) Rills (b) Brooks (c) Rivers

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Correct option is (c) Rivers

34.

A vast continuous stretch of land is called a ……… (a) sea (b) ocean (c) continent

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Correct option is (c) continent

35.

What will happen to our solar system if the sun were to suddenly disappear?

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1. If the sun were to suddenly disappear all life forms on earth will cease, because the sun is a source of light and heat. 

2. There will be complete darkness on all planets. 

3. The planets will move from their orbits and may clash against each other.

36.

What are the two movements of a planet?

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Planets revolve around a star, even as they rotate around themselves.

37.

Name the seven continents of the earth?

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The seven continents are Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica and Australia.

38.

…………….. are smallest forms of water streams. (a) Rills (b) Brooks(c) Rivers

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Correct option is (a) Rills

39.

What are stars?

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Heavenly bodies that twinkle are called stars.

40.

What are planets?

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Heavenly bodies that do not twinkle are called planets.

41.

The land on earth is divided into ………… continents.(a) one (b) two (c) seven

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Correct option is (c) seven

42.

There are …………… oceans. (a) one (b) five (c) seven

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Correct option is (b) five

43.

Look at the picture of the solar system and answer the following questions:(i) Which planet is nearest to the Sun?(ii) At what position is the earth from the Sun?(iii) Which planet is placed between the earth and mercury?(iv) Name the planets beyond the orbit of Mars in serial order.(v) Which planet in the Solar System is furthest from the sun?

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(i) Mercury

(ii) Third

(iii) Venus

(iv) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

(v) Neptune

44.

Stream water is …………… and not salty. (a) bitter (b) fresh (c) salty

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Correct option is (b) fresh

45.

Name the five oceans of the earth.

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The five oceans are the Atlantic, Pacific, Artie, the Southern Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

46.

What is a continent?

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A vast continuous stretch of land is called a continent.

47.

Give two examples of each:(i) Animals found in regions of hot climates(ii) In the following sentences, underline the words that refer to landforms.

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(i) Elephant, Lions

(ii) 

1. Ganga is India’s longest river. 

2. Esselworld is situated near the sea shore. 

3. Andaman and Nicobar are beautiful islands. 

4. Agriculture is the main occupation in the plains.

48.

…………….. is the smallest continent. (a) Africa (b) Asia (c) Australia

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Correct option is (c) Australia

49.

…………….. is the largest continent. (a) Africa (b) Asia (c) Australia

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Correct option is (b) Asia

50.

The …………… revolves around the earth. (a) sun (b) moon (c) planets

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Correct option is (b) moon