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101.

Match the followingGroup-AGroup-B1. LithosA) Water2. AtmosB) Land3. HydroC) Life4. BiosD) Living and Non-living organisms5. EnvironmentE) Vapour

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Group-AGroup-B
1. LithosB) Land
2. AtmosE) Vapour
3. HydroA) Water
4. BiosC) Life
5. EnvironmentD) Living and Non-living organisms
102.

Match the followingGroup-AGroup-B1. OxygenA) 78%2. NitrogenB) 0.03%3. ArgonC) 21%4. Carbon dioxideD) 0.93%5. All othersE) 0.04%

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Group-AGroup-B
1. OxygenC) 21%
2. NitrogenA) 78%
3. ArgonD) 0.93%
4. Carbon dioxideB) 0.03%
5. All othersE) 0.04%
103.

One main characterstics of blacknhole is that, itA. emits a photonB. absorbes a photonC. changes photon into massD. changes all colours into one

Answer» (b) One main characterstic of blackhole is that it absorbs a photon.
104.

The spectrum of a star is usuallyA. continous emission spectrumB. continous absorption spectrumC. line absorption spectrumD. line emission spectrum

Answer» (c ) The spectrum of a star is usually line absorption spectrum.
105.

Which of the following theories is the most satisfactory about the origin of the universe ?A. Big-Bang theoryB. Pulsating theoryC. Steady state theoryD. None of these

Answer» (a) According to Big-Bang theory of universe, all the constituent of our universe were originally together as a single mass. A big explosion occur at some instant and single mass burst into a large number of fragments moving with different velocities.
106.

Astronomy is the study of the ………….. A) Universe B) Aeronauts C) Technology D) All the above

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Correct option is A) Universe

107.

When is the Mercury visible to us?

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Mercury is visible in the morning and in the evening if it is away from the sun.

108.

What is seen on the surface of the mercury?

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A number of depressions which are actually caused by meteoric falls are seen on the surface of mercury.

109.

Which is known as Watery Planet?

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The Earth is known as Watery planet.

110.

Match the followingGroup-AGroup-B1. Big Bang TheoryA) Nicolaus Copernicus2. Geo Centric TheoryB) Georges Lemaitre3. Helio Centric TheoryC) Ptolemy

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Group-AGroup-B
1. Big Bang TheoryB) Georges Lemaitre
2. Geo Centric TheoryC) Ptolemy
3. Helio Centric TheoryA) Nicolaus Copernicus
111.

Big Bang Theory was proposed by A) Galileo B) Georges Lemaitre C) Aryabhatta D) Ptolemy

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B) Georges Lemaitre

112.

What is Big Bang Theory?

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The Big Bang is how astronomers explain the way the Universe began. 

It is the idea that the Universe began as just a single point, then expanded and stretched to grow as large as it is right now – and it is still stretching.

113.

Is there any need to protect natural environment? What can you do for this?

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Yes, there is a need to protect natural environment.Our environment gives us a lot of things to live mainly air, land and water.

Our life depends on so many non-living components. It is our duty to save our environment for making a happy life.

Ways to protect the environment : 

1. Choose reusable things. 

2. Recycle properly. 

3. Use few chemicals. 

4. Use less water. 

5. Use your purchasing power for good etc.

114.

Collect the information through internet about Oxygen levels in different areas i.e., the Industrial area, the Traffic area and the Greenery area. Write the reasons and suggest the measures to improve the Oxygen levels.

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1. Oxygen leve! in industrial Area -19.5% 

2. Oxygen level in traffic area depends upon the traffic of the area. 

3. Oxygen Level in Greenery Area – 40 %

Reasons and suggestions: 

1. Carpool, use public transportation, bike, or walk whenever possible. 

2. Consider using gas logs instead of wood. 

3. Reduce or eliminate fire place and wood stove use. 

4. Avoid burning leaves, trash and other materials. 

5. Conserve energy – at home, at work, everywhere.

115.

Go through the library or internet & collect information. Why Pluto is removed from planet system?

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1. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of a dwarf planet because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full sized planet. 

2. Essentially Pluto meets all the criteria one – it has not cleared its neighbouring region of other objects.

116.

Go through the internet and collect information about two (ancient and modern) Indian astronomers and discuss in the classroom.

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Ancient Astronomer: 

1) Aryabhata -1: He is one of the greatest mathematicians and astronomers of ancient India.

2) Varahamihira : He is one of the ancient astrologer, astronomer and mathematician.

Modern Astronomers : 

1. Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar 

2. Byrana Nagappa Suresh 

3. G. Madhavan Nair 

4. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar etc.

117.

Define universe in own words.

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The Universe : The Universe is a vast space that contains many unimaginable elements. It includes the Sun, Planets, the Milky way Galaxy and all the other Galaxies.

118.

Fill in the Blanks1. According to Astronomers, at least billion Galaxies are there in the Universe.2. …………….. is made up of the Sun and the eight Planets. 3. Scientists estimated that our Solar System was formed about …………….. years ago. 4. Geocentric theory Was proposed by an Egyptian astronomer named …………….. . 5. Heliocentric theory was proposed by the Polish astronomer named …………….. . 6. Every year we celebrate …………….. as ‘World Environment Day’. 7. The solid part of the Earth is called …………….. .

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1. 125 

2. Solar System 

3. 4.6 billion 

4. Ptolemy 

5. Nicolaus Copernicus 

6. On June 5th 

7. Lithosphere

119.

Who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe? (a) Tycho Brahe (b) Nicolaus Copernicus (c) Ptolemy (d) Archimedes

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(b) Nicolaus Copernicus

120.

Which of the following is not a part of outer solar system? (a) Mercury (b) Saturn (c) Uranus (d) Neptune

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Correct answer is (a) Mercury

121.

Fill in the blanks:1. The speed of Sun in km/s is …… 2. The rotational period of the Sun near its poles is ……3. India’s first satellite is ……4. The third law of Kepler is also known as the Law of ……5. The number of planets in our Solar System is ………

Answer»

1. 250 

2. 36 days 

3. Aryabhatta 

4. Harmonies 

5.8

122.

The period of revolution of planet A around the Sun is 8 times that of planet B. How many times is the distance of planet A as great as that of planet B?(a) 4(b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 3

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Correct answer is (c) 2

123.

Which planet is closest to Sun?A. EarthB. MercuryC. MarsD. Jupiter

Answer» (b) Mercury is the only planet closest to Sun
124.

Sun radiates continuously and maintains its brightness becauseA. helium is converted into iron in its coreB. of fusion of hydrogen nuclei in heliumC. fusion of helium in hydrogenD. burning of carbon in its core

Answer» (b) Sun radiates continousely and maintains its brightness because of fusion of hydrogen nucleus in helium.
125.

What is an Asteroid?

Answer»

A great number of small sized bodies could not turn into planets when the solar system was formed, but continued to revolve around the sun. This bodies are known as asteroids.

126.

State two properties of planet Mercury.

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Mercury is the closet planet to the Sim. Mercury is the fastest moving planet.

127.

A star which appears blue will beA. as hot as the sunB. cooler than the sunC. very cold indeedD. much hotter than the sun

Answer» (d) A star which appeare blue will be much hotter than the sun
128.

Give reason:Uranus appears rolling along on its orbit.

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Uranus axis is so greatly inclined that it , appears as if it is rolling along on its orbit.

129.

How are seasons on Neptune?

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The seasons on Neptune last for about 41 years.

130.

When is Venus seen in the sky?

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Venus is seen in the sky in the east before the sunrise and in the west after the sunset. It rotates around itself from east to west.

131.

How is the axis of Uranus?

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Uranus axis is so greatly inclined that it appears as if it is rolling along on its axis.

132.

How does earth protect us from harmful rays of Sun?

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As the earth is a magnet there is a magnetic field around the earth. It diverts the harmful rays from the sun towards the polar regions of the earth.

133.

Why is Saturn considered a peculiar planet?

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Saturn considered a peculiar planet because of the rings around it.

134.

What is Olympus Mons?

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Olympus Mons is the highest and longest mountain in the solar system located on Mars.

135.

Which is the largest planet of the solar system?

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The Jupiter is the largest planet of the solar system.

136.

Fill in the blanks.i. The group of galaxies of which our Milky Way is a part is called ………….. .ii. Comets are made of ………… .iii. The planet ……………… appears as if it is rolling along its orbit.iv. …………….. is a stormy planet.v. The pole star is the best example of a ………………. type of star.

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i. Local group

ii. ice and dust particles

iii. Uranus

iv. Jupiter

v. variable

137.

Name these.i. Birthplace of stars.ii. The biggest planet in the Solar System.iii. The galaxy which is our neighbour.iv. The brightest planet in the solar system.

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i. Nebulae

ii. Jupiter

iii. Andromeda

iv. Venus

138.

The galaxy to which our solar system belongs is calledA. milky wayB. radios galaxyC. solar galaxyD. elliptical galaxy

Answer» (a) The galaxy to which are solar system belongs is called milky way
139.

Match the following.Group ‘A’Group ‘B’1. Galaxy(a) From east to west2. Comet(b) 33 satellites3. Sun-like star(c) Spiral4. Saturn(d) Sirius5. Venus(e) Halley

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Group ‘A’Group ‘B’
1. Galaxy(c) Spiral
2. Comet(e) Halley
3. Sun-like star(d) Sirius
4. Saturn(b) 33 satellites
5. Venus(a) From east to west
140.

Fill in the blanks.i. Generally, the surface temperature of stars ranges from 3500° C to ………….. .ii. The colour of stars changes according to their ………….. .iii. Red giants stars are ………….. in colour.iv. Super Nova stars are ………….. and ………….. than the red giant stars.v. More than ………….. of the stars in the sky are ………….. stars.

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i. 50000°C

ii. temperature

iii. red

iv. brighter, larger

v. half, binary

141.

Fill in the blanks.i. The Milky Way is known as ………….. .ii. The ………….. is a galaxy in which our solar system is located.iii. The galaxy that is closest to our Milky Way is ………….. .iv. The universe includes innumerable galaxies, the space between them and also ………….. .v. The Milky Way is a part of the ………….. of galaxies.

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i. Mandakini

ii. Milky Way

iii. Andromeda

iv. energy

v. Local group

142.

This is a threat to environment. a) Growing plants b) Growing crops c) Increasing vehicles d) All

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c) Increasing vehicles