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Stars and the Solar System Science - Stars and the Solar System

Rajasthan Board (RBSE) - STD 8 - Science (Rajasthan - English Medium). 414 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1M.C.Q. [I MARKS]1 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 4M.C.Q. [I MARKS]1 Mark
Match the Column $I$ with Column $II$ and select the correct option from the codes given below.
 
Column $I$
 
Column $II$
$(a)$
Made of ice and rocky material
$(i)$
Orion
$(b)$
Chunks of rocks that have never managed to come together as planet
$(ii)$
Meteors
$(c)$
Shooting stars in the sky
$(iii)$
Asteroids
$(d)$
The hunter
$(iv)$
Comets
  • A
    $(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)$
  • ✓
    $(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)$
  • C
    $(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)$
  • D
    $(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)$

Answer: B.

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Q 5M.C.Q. [I MARKS]1 Mark
If plastic strips are placed in an electroscope at the place of aluminum strips then:
  • A
    Divergence of strips will take place.
  • ✓
    No divergence of strips will take place.
  • C
    Partial divergence of strips will take place.
  • D
    Either $[a]$ or $[b].$

Answer: B.

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Q 40questions in details [4 marks ]4 Marks
Match items in column $A$ with one or more items in column $B$.
$A$ $B$
$i. $ Inner planets $a. $ Saturn
$ii. $ Outer planets $b. $ Pole star
$iii.$ Constellation $c. $ Great Bear
$iv.$ Satellite of the Earth $d. $ Moon
  $e. $ Earth
$f. $ Orion
$g. $ Mars
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Q 50case /data -based (4 Marks)4 Marks
The diagram shows how a planet rotates on its axis as it revolves around the Sun.Image
$9.$ What can be concluded about the planet from the diagram?
Can this be concluded from the diagram? Yes or No
The planet rotates from east to west. Yes/No
The planet does not experience change of seasons. Yes/No
The planet rolls on its orbit as it revolves around the Sun. Yes/No
$10.$ What is the word used for a celestial object that has a bright head and a long tail?
$A.$ Comet
$B.$ Meteor
$C. $ Asteroid
$D.$  Meteorite
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Q 51case /data -based (4 Marks)4 Marks
Polaris is a star that always appear at the same point in the night sky.
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$7.$ Why does Polaris appear at the same location over time$?$
$A.$ It is a part of our solar system
$B.$ It is too far away from the Earth
$C.$ It is situated along the Earth’s axis
$D.$ It is held in its position by the Earth’s gravity
$8.$ What is Polaris commonly known as$?$
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Q 52case /data -based (4 Marks)4 Marks
The picture shows how a part of the Moon $(X)$ is seen as it rotates around the Earth.

Image
$5.$ What is the word used for this type of imaginary igures$?$
$A.$ Galaxy
$B.$ Supernova
$C.$ Constellation
$D.$ Solar System
$6.$ Sirius is twice as large as the Sun.
Why does it appear so small from the Earth$?$
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Q 53case /data -based (4 Marks)4 Marks
The picture shows how a part of the Moon $(X)$ is seen as it rotates around the Earth.Image
$3.$ What will be the position of $X$ at Stage $4?$
Image
$4.$ Why can’t living things survive on the Moon$?$
Circle ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for the correct response.
Is the statement true$?$ Yes or No
There is no water on the Moon. Yes/No
There is no oxygen on the Moon. Yes/No
There are many high mountains on the Moon. Yes/No
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Q 54case /data -based (4 Marks)4 Marks
The diagram shows how the Moon appears to the Earth at four different phases.Image
$1.$ Which of these pictures represents Phase $3?$
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$2.$ What is the rough number of days in between Phase $2$ and Phase $4$ of the Moon$?$
$A.$ Half a day
$B.$ One day
$C$. Fifteen days
$D.$ Thirty days
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