RECAP

MOON
Q1. Write True or false against the following statements:- (4)

1) A wooden box is a transparent object.

2) Shadows are dark areas formed when the path of light is blocked by an opaque object.

3) Lunar eclipse occurs on every full moon night.

4) Solar Eclipse causes the Earth to be hidden from view.

Q2. List the conditions that lead to the formation of:- (4)

a) Solar Eclipse

b) Lunar Eclipse

Q3. Name the following:- (5)

1.Man-made objects that revolve around the Earth

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2. A floating telescope that gives a better and detailed view of space and other heavenly bodies
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3. The first man-made satellite launched in the year 1957 by Russia

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4. A vehicle used to launch an artificial satellite into its orbit in space

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5. The first living creature that was launched into space

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6. The first man in the world to go into space

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7. The first woman to go into space

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9. The fist Indian Satellite launched in 1975

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10. India’s first man to go into space

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Q4. How are tides caused? (3)

Q5. Why does the moon shine? (2)

Q6. What are artificial satellites. Why are they useful to us? (2)