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Graded Home Assignment - August 2022
Subject: Physics
Name: ………………………………………………………… Roll No: ……….…

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Grade: VIII Div: Ruby / Emerald

Date : 06.08.22 Marks : 10

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The solar system is made up of planets and the Sun. [2]
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(a) The diagram shows the four planets nearest to the Sun.
What are the names of planets A, B, C and D?

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C ……………………………
D ……………………………
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(b) Complete the sentences.

Choose from the following.

planet A planet B planet C planet D

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i) The planet with the smallest orbit around the Sun is …………………….….
ii) The planet that takes the shortest time to orbit the Sun is ………………….. [2]

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i) We have different seasons during the year

because:…………………………………………………..……………… [1]

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A the Earth’s axis is tilted.
B the Moon moves around the Earth.
C the Sun moves around the Earth.
D there are 12 months in the year.

ii) Stars are ………………………………………………………………… [1]

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A lumps of hot rock in space.
B huge balls of burning gas, like the Sun.
C balls of burning gas, like the Moon.
D all very close to the Earth. rP
(d) A ……….……………….. is a group of stars that form a star picture. [1]

Q.2. A small stone was found lying on the ground. It had fallen from space. Tom said that it
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is a comet as it was black in colour. Peter said that it was a meteor as it had a rough
edge. Rony said that it's a meteorite.

a) Who is correct? ................................. [1]

b) Justify your answer
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Q.3. In which direction does the earth rotate?

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