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B. Write True or False.

1. The moon lies at the centre of our solar system.

2. A planet reflects the light of the nearest star.

3. The Mars is the largest planet in the solar system.

4. The Earth is about 7 to 8 million years old.

C. Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the box.

equator Saturn galaxy crust star

1. The is a huge group of stars.

2. Planets reflect the light of their closest .

3. The has many gaseous rings around it.

4. The divides the earth into two equal halves.

5. The outer layer of the earth is called .

D. Name the following.

1. A huge ball of hot gases which gives out heat and light

2. The fixed path on which the Earth revolves around the Sun
3. A heavenly body that revolves around a star

4. The only planet where life is possible

5. A dwarf planet

E. Answer these questions.

1. What is a star?

2. What do you mean by galaxy?
3. Name the eight planets of our solar system.

4. Why is the Earth a unique planet?

5. What is the difference between stars and planets?

6. Name three different layers of the Earth.
7. What causes seasons on the Earth? Name the four main seasons.

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