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Stars and the solar system. Science - Stars and the solar system.

Maharashtra Board - STD 8 - Science (MSBSHSE - Semi English Medium). 131 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1MCQ1 Mark
Phases of the Moon occur because:
  • A
    We can see only that part of the Moon which reflects light towards us.
  • B
    Our distance from the Moon keeps changing.
  • C
    The shadow of the Earth covers only a part of the Moon's surface.
  • ✓
    The thickness of the Moon's atmosphere is not constant.

Answer: D.

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Q 2MCQ1 Mark
The two pointer stars the line passing through which points to the direction of pole star are a part of the constellation called:
  • ✓
    Ursa Major.
  • B
    Orion.
  • C
    Cassiopeia.
  • D
    Leo Major.

Answer: A.

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Q 3MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following is not a planet of the Sun?
  • ✓
    Sirius.
  • B
    Mercury.
  • C
    Saturn.
  • D
    Earth.

Answer: A.

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Q 4MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following are non$-$luminous objects?
$(A).$ Orion.
$(B).$ Morning Star.
$(C).$ Moon.
$(D).$ Pole star.
  • A
    $A$ and $B$
  • B
    $B$ and $C$
  • C
    $B$ and $D$
  • ✓
    Only $C$

Answer: D.

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Q 5MCQ1 Mark
After the Sun, the next nearest star to the Earth is:
  • A
    Alpha Centauri.
  • B
    Polestar.
  • C
    Sirius.
  • ✓
    Proxima Centauri.

Answer: D.

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Q 8Fill In The Blanks.1 Mark
Fill in the following blanks with suitable words:
The long-distance transmission of television programmes has been made possible with the help of __________ satellites.
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Q 9Fill In The Blanks.1 Mark
Fill in the following blanks with suitable words:
The small heavenly bodies revolving around the Sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called __________.
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Q 28Question Answer (5 Marks)5 Marks
The number of main stars in constellation A is 5, in constellation B is 7 in constellation C can be 7 or 8, whereas in constellation D is usually 9. Name the constellations A, B, C and D.
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Q 29Question Answer (5 Marks)5 Marks
X is a group of stars which is visible during the summer season in the early part of the night. It can be seen clearly in .the month of April in the northern part of the sky. It resembles a bowl with a handle. It also resembles a big kite with a tail.
  1. What is the general name of groups of stars like X?
  2. Write any two names of X.
  3. Is it a part of our Solar System?
  4. How many bright stars are usually observed in X?
  5. Which famous star can be located in the sky with the help of X?
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