Craters are huge uneven holes on the surface of the moon. These craters are caused when asteroids and meteorites collide with the lunar surface. The surface of the moon is covered with thousands of craters.

Match the columns Column I Column II a. Ditches on the surface of the moon (i) Constellations b.When the moon is between the sun and the earth (ii)Planets c. Eight round objects that move around the sun (iii)Craters d.Star patterns (iv)Sun e. Star nearest to the earth (v) New moon

a - (iii) The moon is a large rock which does not have light and air of its own. The moon surface is dry and barren and has lot of mountains and ditches. The ditches are created due to large rocks which fall on the moon's surface. These ditches are called craters. b - (v) Moon is the natural satellite of the earth. When the moon is between the earth and the sun, we cannot see its lighted portion at all. This is the new moon. When the moon is on the opposite side we can see the full lighted surface. This is the full moon. c - (ii) There are 8 planets which revolve around the sun. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They do not have their own light. They depend on the sun for light. d - (i) Constellations are patterns of the stars which resemble a recognisable shape. There are 88 constellations that have been named. Orion is an example of it. e - (iv) The sun is the largest star of the solar system which is made up of hot gases. It gives out its own light. The planets and the moon use the light of the sun. Column I Column II a. Ditches on the surface of the moon (iii) Craters b. When the moon is between the sun and the earth (v) New moon c. Eight round objects that move around the sun (ii) Planets d. Star patterns (i) Constellations e. Star nearest to the earth (iv) Sun

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How many days does the Moon take to go around the Earth?

Important Questions on Wonders of Sky

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Which is called Earth's satellite?

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Define the term Rilles.

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Differentiate between the waxing and Waning.

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Which of the following is true about the moon's surface?

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Draw well-labelled diagram for the following:

Solar eclipse

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The _____ shows different phases.

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Describe the change in the size of the moon for over one month.

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The flat plains on the moon are called _____.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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Define craters.

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What causes phases of the moon?

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Differentiate between the following:

New moon and Full moon.

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The time taken from one New Moon to the next is

26

days.

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Differentiate between Maria and Rilles.

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Why does the same side of the moon face the Earth always?

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Define phases of the moon.

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Why do we see different phases of the moon?

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Match the columns

Column I	Column II
a. Ditches on the surface of the moon	(i) Constellations
b.When the moon is between the sun and the earth	(ii)Planets
c. Eight round objects that move around the sun	(iii)Craters
d.Star patterns	(iv)Sun
e. Star nearest to the earth	(v) New moon