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Geocentric theory was proposed by Ptolemy.

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Important Questions on Universe and Space

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A _____ is a celestial body that revolves around a planet.

(Choose from the following: moon/ asteroids/ meteors)

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Fill in the blanks by choosing suitable words from the box.

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In a lunar eclipse, Earth comes in between the sun and the _____.

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Solar eclipse occurs on a _____ (new moon/ full moon) day.
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A solar eclipse does not last for more than _____ (seven/ fourteen) minutes.
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The amount of light of the moon that we see, _____every night.(changes/remains same)
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New moon is a _____ (full moon/moonless) night on Earth.
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Our solar system is a part of the _____ galaxy.
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When the Moon is completely hidden, it is called _____ (partial lunar eclipse/total lunar eclipse).

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The light from the _____ shines on the moon.
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The _____ shows different phases.
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A _____ eclipse occurs only on a 'no moon' day.
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Choose the right word from the options given:

A lunar eclipse occurs on _____ (crescent, full) moon nights.

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When the moon completely disappears the phase is called _____.
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The whole _____ (phase / crescent) of the moon is visible on a full moon day.
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During lunar eclipse, _____ is in the middle.
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Fill in the blank by choosing suitable words from the box.
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The solar eclipse occurs on a _____ day.
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Fill in the blank with a suitable word:

When we can see more than half the moon, then it is called _____ (gibbous/full) moon.

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When the shadow of the Moon falls on the Earth it is called a _____.
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When the Sun, the Moon and the Earth come in a straight line and the Moon is in between it is called _____.
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_____ is a natural phenomenon that occurs when one celestial body comes in between two other celestial bodies, one of which produces light.