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Explain why the Pole Star appears to be stationary in the sky and all other stars appear to revolve around it from east to west.

Important Questions on The Universe

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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q D

Show the position of the main stars in these constellations:

a. Ursa Major                                   b. Orion

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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q D
Why is Venus the hottest planet even though Mercury is closest to the Sun?
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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q D
How is an artificial satellite different from a natural satellite? Give one example of each.
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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q D
Describe the physical features of the Moon.
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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q E
Give four ways in which stars are different from planets.
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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q E
What major factors have enabled life to evolve and survive on the Earth?
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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q E
Give five ways in which artificial satellites are useful to us.
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Living Science 8>Chapter 17 - The Universe>EXERCISES>Q E

What do you mean by 'phases of the Moon'.? Draw a labelled diagram to show the phases of the Moon.