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L 12 NOTES

The document contains a series of questions and answers about astronomy, including information on planets, stars, galaxies, and the solar system. It explains concepts such as revolution, the nature of asteroids, and the visibility of stars during the day. Additionally, it features a poem reflecting on the beauty of the night sky.

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L 12 NOTES

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7.1.

2025 Chapter 12 Beyond Earth


Answer the following questions.
Q 1. Name the planet farthest from the Sun.

Ans:Neptune

Q 2. Which constellation contains the star Sirius?

Ans: Canis Major

Q 3. How many planets are there in our Solar System?

Ans: Eight

Q 4. Why is the Earth called a blue planet?

Ans: From the outer space, the earth appears blue because a large
portion of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. It is, therefore,
called a blue planet.

Q 5. What is Universe?

Ans: The Universe is a collection of millions of galaxies. A galaxy is a


system that consists of billions of stars, planets etc.

Q 6. What is meant by the ‘Solar System’?

Ans:The sun, eight planets, their moons and many smaller objects
including asteroids, and comets,together form the solar system.

Q 7. What is revolution?
Ans:The movement of an object around the sun in its orbit is known
as revolution.

Q 8. What is a galaxy?

Ans: A galaxy is a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all
held together by gravity.

Q 9. What are asteroids?

Ans: Many small objects in the solar system which are rocky and
irregular in shape, are known as asteroids.

10. You can see stars fading away at dawn and appearing at
dusk. During the day we do not see the stars. Explain why.

Answer During daytime, due to extreme brightness of the sun, we


do not see the stars.

11. Think about the night sky and write a poem or a story on it.

Ans: A Starry Night In the hush of evening’s grace,

The sky unveils its velvet face,

Stars emerge in twinkling dance,

Casting dreams in cosmic trance.

The moon drapes silver threads of light,

Across the canvas of the night,

Galaxies in distant song,


Whisper secrets, soft and long.

Constellations weave their tales,

In celestial, timeless trails,

The Big Dipper, steadfast, bright,

Guides the wanderers through the night.

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