Observe the following picture. Which is the biggest object in the picture?

Sun is the biggest object in the picture. It is a star and nearest to the earth. It constantly emits light and heat. It appears like a big burning ball of fire. The earth and the other seven planets revolve round the sun.

Observe the following picture. When compared to the sun, what is the size of the earth?

The Sun is the star at the centre of the Solar System. When compared to the sun, the size of the earth is smaller because it has a far larger mass and contains millions of times greater volumes of gaseous matter.

Observe the following picture. Which is the nearest planet to the sun?

Planets are heavenly bodies that move in orbits around the sun. They do not give out heat and light on their own. They appear bright due to the sunlight falls on their surface. The nearest planet to the sun is Mercury. It is the smallest planet in our solar system.

Observe the following picture. What is the position of the earth from the sun?

The Sun is the star at the centre of the Solar System. Earth is in the third position from the Sun. It is the only planet that has life. It is the only world in our Solar System with liquid water on the surface.

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