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Geography – Class 6 – Chapter 1
- Which celestial body is known as the Earth’s natural satellite?
a) Mars
b) Moon
c) Venus
d) Sun
Answer: b) Moon - Which of the following planets is closest to the Sun?
a) Venus
b) Mercury
c) Earth
d) Mars
Answer: b) Mercury - The term “Pole Star” refers to:
a) The brightest star in the sky
b) The star nearest to the Earth
c) The star that indicates the north direction
d) The centre of our solar system
Answer: c) The star that indicates the north direction - Asteroids are found mainly between:
a) Earth and Mars
b) Mars and Jupiter
c) Jupiter and Saturn
d) Venus and Earth
Answer: b) Mars and Jupiter - Consider the following statements:
- Meteoroids are smaller than asteroids.
- Meteors produce a streak of light when they burn upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.
Which of the following correctly differentiates comets from asteroids?
a) Comets are made of rock, asteroids are made of ice and gas
b) Comets have tails, asteroids generally do not
c) Asteroids orbit outside the solar system, comets orbit within it
d) Comets are larger than asteroids in size
Answer: b) Comets have tails, asteroids generally do not
- Consider the following statements about the Pole Star:
- It always appears fixed in the sky because it is aligned with the Earth’s rotational axis.
- It is visible in the Northern Hemisphere but not in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the reason behind seeing only one face of the Moon from the Earth?
a) Moon does not rotate on its axis.
b) Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that it revolves around the Earth.
c) Earth’s gravity locks the Moon’s position.
d) Moon revolves faster than Earth rotates.
Answer: b) Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that it revolves around the Earth.
- Which one of the following correctly explains why stars appear to move from east to west in the night sky?
a) Stars actually revolve around Earth.
b) Earth rotates from west to east on its axis.
c) Gravitational pull of the Sun makes them move.
d) Rotation of the Moon affects star movement.
Answer: b) Earth rotates from west to east on its axis. - Which one of the following explains the difference between asteroids and meteors?
a) Asteroids orbit between Mars and Jupiter; meteors are fragments that burn upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.
b) Asteroids are frozen gases; meteors are solid metallic bodies.
c) Asteroids revolve around the Sun; meteors revolve around the Earth.
d) Asteroids appear as shooting stars; meteors remain fixed.
Answer: a) Asteroids orbit between Mars and Jupiter; meteors are fragments that burn upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.
- Discuss the significance of the Earth’s position in the solar system in making it a unique planet capable of supporting life. 10
- “Observation of the night sky provided the earliest scientific explanations about space and time.” Evaluate this statement in the context of the Pole Star, constellations, and the Earth’s revolution. 10
- “The study of celestial bodies is not merely a scientific exercise but also shapes human civilization.” Examine this statement with reference to the role of the Sun, Moon, and stars in human history and culture. 15
- Differentiate between comets, meteors, and asteroids. Critically analyse their importance for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system. 15
- Examine the importance of the Earth’s motions (rotation and revolution) in shaping life, geography, and human activities. 15