Our Solar System
Our Solar System: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Venus, Saturn, Mars and Neptune etc.
Important Questions on Our Solar System
Which is the coldest planet in the solar system?
What do you call the bright streaks of light in the sky that burn up and disappear as gases?
What is the word used for a celestial object that has a bright head and a long tail?
What is the revolving speed of earth around the sun?
What is the distance between the Earth and Saturn?
How many natural satellites orbit the earth?
The sun is about fifteen crore twenty lakhs kilometres away from the Earth while Mars is about seven crore seventy-eight lakhs kilometres away from it. Which is farther from the Earth and by how much?
Most of the planets that have been discovered have been gas giants like Jupiter, rather than terrestrial planets like the Earth. Why do you think that it is easier to detect gas giant planets?
Why do astronomers get excited about discovering liquid water on other moons or planets?
Who am I?
Some members of the Solar System were introducing themselves to each other. They gave clues about themselves. Use the clues and write their name.
I give light to all my planets.
Read the riddle and answer.
I am a circle, though not always
I shine bright like a lamp
But have no light of my own!
You see me every night
As I go around and around the Earth.
I am the _____.
As a child, what were your thoughts regarding the moon? Explain in your own words.
Name the coldest planet of our solar system.
