What is the name of the natural satellite of the earth? How would have this natural satellite originated? Mention its two importance for earth.

Moon is the natural satellite of the earth. The moon would have originated during a collision between the earth and another small planet, about the size of mars. The debris from this impact kept revolving and collected in an orbit around the earth to form the moon. The moon helps to maintain gravity and the place of the earth. It is also responsible for the tidal attraction in the ocean to help marine life survive and clear out the pollutants and circulate nutrients.

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 8

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Name any two constellations. How are constellations are named?

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 9

Which of the following is NOT a member of the solar system?

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 10

Define constellation.

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 11

Why are stars not visible during the day?

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 12

The stars appear to move from:

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 13

Which of these is a star?

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 14

A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a:

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ThinkTrail CURIOSITY CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Science Grade 6>Chapter 12 - Beyond Earth>Q 15

If you look up at night and see the Great Bear as shown in the picture below, what would be the position of the North Star? Draw a star to mark the position.

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