Universe - Lesson

Universe - Lesson

Environmental Science

Universe

Lesson 1

The Universe

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Do You Know

We use an instrument to look at the stars, the moon and other bodies in the sky more clearly. The instrument is called a telescope.

The Solar System

The Solar System consists of The Sun, The 8 Planets, and Their Satellites (or moons) and other heavenly bodies such as comets and asteroids.

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Planets

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8 Planets

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Test

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Satellites

A satellite is a heavenly bodies that revolves around a planet. The moon revolves around the Earth. So, the moon is a satellite of the Earth. It has no light of its own. It shines because it reflects the light of the Sun.

Satellite

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Do You Know

According to International Astronomy Union, the solar system consists of 8 planets. Pluto, once considered to be the planet of our solar system, has been dropped as it does not fit into the new definition of the planets.

Asteroids

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Halley's comet is seen after every 76 years. It was last seen in 1976.

Constellations

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Final Test

This is the final test.

Multiple Choice

A group of stars is called constellation. (Correct or Incorrect)

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Pole Star or Dhurv Tara is seen in the east. (Correct or Incorrect)

• Correct

• Incorrect

Lesson Is Ended

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