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8) What is the difference between vertebrates and
CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING THINGS invertebrates?
Vertebrates Invertebrates
1) Define classification of living things. They do not have
They have backbone
backbone
The division of living things into groups and subgroups
They have bony They do not have bony
on the basis of similarities and differences present skeleton for support. skeleton for support.
among them is called classification. They are larger in size. They are smaller in size.

2) Describe the need and importance of They move fast. They move slowly.

classification? This groups covers only This group convers 98%

2% of animals types of animal’s types.
In order to study millions of living things scientists Fish, amphibians,
Worms and insects are
classify them. reptiles and mammals
the main groups.
are the main groups.
It is essential for making their study easier. They also
9) Write the characteristics of the main groups of
give scientific names for identification.
vertebrates.
3) What are mammals? Fish
Human beings, cows, goats, horses, tigers etc belongs 1. They have fins.
to a group of vertebrate called mammals. 2. They are all aquatic animals.
4) What are insects? 3. They have no legs.
Invertebrates having jointed legs are called insects. 4. They breathe through gills.
They have segmented bodies. For examples Ant, 5. Their bodies covers with scales
butterfly, bee, cockroach etc. 6. They swim in water with the help of fins
5) How many parts of an insect have? Examples: Trout, Finger fish, etc.
An insect have 3 parts Head, Thorax and abdomen.
6) What are cotyledons? Amphibians

Embryo bears one or two seed leaves called cotyledons. 1. It is the second group of vertebrates.

Cotyledons often store food which is used by young 2. They live on land, but reproduce in water.
embryo. 3. They lay eggs in water.
7) What are the main kingdoms into which living 4. Each egg hatches to produce larva.
things can be divided? 5. Larva grows to adult which comes on land to
live.
The living things are classified into five major groups.
Examples: toads, Frogs, salamanders, etc.
No Kingdom Example

1 Monera Bacteria Reptiles

2 Protista Algae 1. It is the third group of vertebrates.
3 Fungi Yeast, mushrooms, etc 2. They have tough scales all over their bodies.
4 Animalia Animals 3. They may live on land or in water.
5 Plantae Plants 4. They use lungs for breathing.

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5. They lay eggs on land. Their eggs are enclosed 3. They have chlorophyll and make their own food
in hard shell. by photosynthesis.
6. They crawl on land with the help of four legs. Examples: chlamydomonas, Volvox and spirogyra.
Examples: Crocodiles, Turtles, snakes, lizards etc.
Bacteria
Birds 1. Bacteria are unicellular organisms.

1. It is the fourth group of vertebrates. 2. They are found everywhere on the earth.

2. All birds have feathers on their skin. 3. Some can make their own food

3. A bird has two legs and two wings. 4. Most bacteria can live in the bodies of living
things and get food from them
4. Birds can fly. 5. Most bacteria cause disease in animals and
plants.
5. Birds have lungs for breathing.
6. There are more than 5000 kinds of bacteria.
6. They do not have teeth but they have beaks to
get food.
7. Some birds have weak wings and they cannot 11) What two characteristics will help you to identify
fly. They are ostrich, penguin etc. a bird?
Examples: pigeon, eagle, sparrow etc. I. All birds have feathers on their skin.
II. A bird has two legs and two wings.
Mammals
III. Birds can fly.
1. They have hair on their body.
12) What is unicellular and multi cellular organisms?
2. They do not lay eggs but give birth to young
ones. The organism contain only one cell is called unicellular
3. They feed their babies on mother’s milk. organism.
4. They use lungs for breathing. The organism contain more than one cell is called multi
5. Most mammals live on land but some live in cellular organism.
water. Examples: whales, dolphins, etc.
Examples of Land mammals: human beings, cow, 13) Define classification of plants.
elephant, cat, etc.
The plants are classified into two major groups on the
10) Write the characteristics of the main groups of basis of similarities and differences.
invertebrates.
I. Non-flowering plant

Worms II. Flowering plant

1. It has soft bodies having no limbs. 14) Differentiate flowering and non-flowering plant
2. Most of them have elongated, snake-like Non-flowering plant Flowering plant
bodies.
3. Earthworm and tapeworm are the worms They do not have flowers. They have flowers.
whose bodies are divided into many segments. They produce seeds in They produce their seeds
4. Flatworm and roundworm are the worms
without segmented bodies. special cone. in flowers.
Their seeds are not Their seeds are covered
Algae enclosed within the fruits. within the fruit.
1. Algae are unicellular, colonial and multicellular
Examples: Ferns, Mosses, Examples: Pea, Rose,
organism.
2. They are found in ponds, lakes, sea, etc. liverworth, etc. bean, etc.

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CHAPTER # 2 MICROORGANISMS
15) Why flowering plants are more in number than
non-flowering plant? 1) What are microorganisms? Can you see them?
They produce seeds in flower and easy to reproduce. The groups of extremely small organisms which cannot

16) Define classification of flowering plants. be seen with naked eye are known as microorganisms.

Moncot Dicot It can only be seen with microscope.

Their seed contain only Their seed contain two Examples: bacteria, virus, some fungi.
one cotyledon. cotyledons. 2) Write the names of the products which are made
Cotyledons get food from Storage of food inside the with the help of bacteria.
endosperm. cotyledons. I. Yogurt
Their leaves are long and Their leaves are broad. II. Antibiotics
narrow. III. Vaccine
Their leaves have parallel Their leaves have IV. Dairy products
veins. branched veins. 3) Where can microorganism be found?
The number of sepals and The number of sepals and They are widely distributed in the environment and are
petals of flowers is 3 or petals of flowers is 4 or 5 found in the air, soil, dust, foods, etc.
multiple of 3, i.e. 3, 6, 9 or multiple of 4 or 5, i.e. 4,
4) What are the major groups of microorganism?
8, 12 or 5, 10, 15
There are three major groups of microorganism
Examples: oat, wheat, Examples: Rose, Pea,
I. Viruses
rice, etc. Bean, etc.
II. Bacteria
III. Fungi (Moulds and Yeasts)
17) What amphibians do in winter?
5) Can microorganisms be helpful? If yes, give
OR
examples.
How amphibians safe themselves from cold climate?
OR
Amphibians bury themselves in the mud and sleep for a
Write down the advantages of microorganisms.
long time to keep themselves safe from cold climate.
Yes, microorganisms are helpful for us in many ways.
18) What are marine invertebrates?
Starfish and sea anemone are called marine I. Bacteria help us in making dairy products.
invertebrates. II. Yeast helps us in making bread and cheese.
III. Bacteria convert milk into yogurt.
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7) Name diseases caused by virus? 13) By which ways microorganism can enter the
I. Influenza human body?
II. Common cold I. When a person sneezes, germs are spread in
III. Chicken pox the air and enter the lungs of other person.
IV. Polio II. By drinking water containing microorganisms.
V. Hepatitis III. By eating contaminated food.
VI. AIDS IV. During blood sucking by mosquitoes.

8) Name diseases caused by Bacteria? V. Bacteria enters the body through cuts and

I. Cholera injuries.

II. Pneumonia 14) How can we avoid infections? OR

III. Food poisoning How can you protect yourself from germs?
IV. Typhoid I. We should boil water before drinking water.
V. Tuberculosis II. Always cover the food.

9) Name diseases caused by Fungi? III. Cut your nails regularly.

I. Athlete’s foot IV. Always wash your hands before eating and

II. Ringworm after using toilet.

III. Rust V. Keep your homes and schools clean.

IV. smut VI. Wash your hands before handling raw fish,
meat or use gloves.
10) How a virus is different from all other living
VII. Take a bath once a day.
things? OR

What is virus? Give 3 characteristics of virus. 15) Describe the disadvantages of microorganisms.

Virus is the smallest microorganism that causes I. Many of the microorganisms cause diseases in

infections. humans, animals and plants.

II. Food can be spoiled by bacteria and fungi.
I. Their body is not made of cell.
II. It is always harmful and cause disease in other 16) Write a note on decomposers.

organisms. Bacteria and fungi act as decomposers. They break

down the dead materials into simpler substances which
11) How virus is named?
can be further useable.
Virus is named according to the diseases cause by
them. For example: common cold virus, measles virus, 17) Write a note on Antibiotics.

polio virus, hepatitis virus, etc. Antibiotics are the compounds that are used to kill and
control the growth of bacteria. The first antibiotic
12) What is germ?
called “Penicillin” was obtained from a fungus,
Disease causing microorganisms are called germs. They
“Penicillium”.
can enter into the body through mouth, nose or
wounded skin. Germs include bacteria, some fungi and 18) What is yeast? Write down its use?

all viruses. Yeast is a type of fungi. It is used in the preparation of

many dairy products and bakery products like bread
and cakes etc.

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Examples: Food (fruits, vegetables, grains, flour, bread),

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paper cloth.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
The material which cannot be broken down into

1) What is environmental pollution? simpler compounds by microorganisms is called non-

biodegradable material.
The addition of unwanted and harmful materials in the
Examples: Shopping bags, plastics etc.
environment is called pollution.
7) What are the causes of air pollution?
2) Name any 3 sources of pollution
I. The smoke from vehicles and factories is full of
I. Traffic smoke
harmful gases which causes air pollution.
II. Industrial smoke
II. Dust added in air by different human activities is
III. Burning of fuel
also cause air pollution.
3) What are pollutants?
III. Volcanoes are another cause of air pollution.
The material which pollute the environment are called
pollutants. 8) What are the causes of water pollution?

4) Name any three land pollutants I. When water canals pass through the agricultural
areas, fertilizers and pesticides mix with water.
I. Tin cans
II. When water goes underground and passes through
II. Plastic bags
the housing colonies, untreated sewage mixes with
III. Fertilizers
water.
5) What is 3R strategy to control pollution?
III. Waste materials of factories are also thrown into
1. Reduce the rivers and streams cause water pollution.
By reducing the use of non-biodegradable objects
9) What are the causes of land pollution?
and the resources that are used in their
I. By dumping home and factory wastes in soil.
manufacture should be conserved.
II. By dumping sewage in soil.
2. Reuse
III. Plastic bags are not properly disposed of and were
Secondly, reuse of non-biodegradable objects again
thrown here and there cause Land Pollution.
and again instead of throwing them after first use.
IV. Over use of pesticides cause land pollution.
3. Recycle
10) Why traffic smoke is harmful to your
Thirdly, plastic items, glass pieces, aluminum, steels
environment?
cans, copper wires, etc. are collected separately
I. These gases pollute the environment.
cleaned, melted and moulded into new products.
II. Lungs, eyes and skin diseases are caused by the
6) Differentiate between bio-degradable and non-
traffic smoke.
biodegradable materials.
III. Traffic smoke can also cause acid rains
The material which is decomposed by micro-organisms
i.e. fungi and bacteria is called bio-degradable
material. In this process the material breaks into
simpler compound.

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11) What is the impact of non-biodegradable material 16) How can we reduce pollution?
on environment? I. Factories should be shifted away from urban areas.
I. Insect killer’s chemicals are non-bio-degradable and II. CFC free products should be used.
cause harmful diseases. III. Deforestation should be avoided.
II. Plastic bag are a major cause of land pollution. IV. Solid wastes should be separated into different
III. When non-biodegradable material buried in soil types i.e. plastic, glass, paper, etc.
they block the growth of plants. V. Public transport should be used instead of personal
IV. On burning plastic releases dangerous gases in air. cars.
V. Plastic wastes in ocean are responsible for the VI. Sulphur and lead free fuel should be used in
death of aquatic animals. vehicles.

12) What are the effects of air pollution?

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gases, which are harmful for humans, animals and MATTER AND CHANGES IN ITS STATES
plants.
II. Due to air pollution photosynthesis slows down.
1) What is matter? Mention the states of matter.
III. Dust in the air causes diseases of respiratory
Anything which has mass and occupies space is called
system.
matter.
13) What are the effects of water pollution?
There are 3 states of matter: Solid, Liquid & Gas.
I. Polluted water causes cholera, typhoid, diarrhea
2) Write characteristics (Properties) of solids?
and dysentery diseases.
I. Atoms in solids are packed very closely together.
II. Sewage water produce bad smell due to Hydrogen
II. They are arranged in regular
Sulphide and ammonia gases.
pattern.
III. Water polluted by fertilizers and pesticides can kill
III. They are strongly attracted to each
fish.
other.
14) What are the effects of land pollution?
IV. They can only vibrate in fixed position.
I. When garbage thrown at open place, these places
3) A solid cannot be compressed. Why?
become good homes for rats, flies, worms and
There is almost no space between the particles of solids
germs.
so they cannot come closer to each other.
II. Pesticides if left on fruit are very harmful for the
people eating them. 4) Write characteristics (Properties) of Liquids?

III. Plastic bags block sewage. Many aquatic animals I. Atoms in liquid are packed closely
die when they engulf plastic bags. (not tightly packed).

15) What is recycling process? II. They are not arranged in regular
pattern.
The process by which we can produce useful material
III. They are attracted to each other by weak forces.
from garbage is called recycling process.
IV. They move over very short distances.
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5) Write characteristics (Properties) of Gas? 9) Differentiate between boiling and evaporation of

I. Atoms in gas are far apart with each other. a liquid.

II. They are arranged in Boiling Evaporation

irregular way. The process at which a
III. There are very weak forces The process of changing a liquid changes into gas at
of attraction between them. liquid into vapour state on a temperature below than
IV. They move quickly in all direction. heating is called Boiling. its boiling point is called

6) When does matter changes its state? evaporation.

Boiling occurs at a Evaporation can take
Matter changes its state on cooling or heating.
particular temperature place at any temperature
7) Define Melting, Boiling and Freezing
In boiling the entire liquid Evaporation takes place at
Melting boils. the surface of liquid
The process of changing a solid into liquid on heating is
Boiling cannot produce Evaporation produces
called melting.
cooling. cooling
Boiling It is a rapid process It is a slow process
The process of changing a liquid into vapour state on
heating is called Boiling.
10) Describe what happens when a solid is heated.
Freezing OR Describe melting of a solid.
The process of changing a liquid into solid on
I. On heating particles of solid get energy and start
continuously cooling is called Freezing.
vibrating forcefully.
8) How do solids differ from liquids with regard to II. When we continue heating, particles get free from
particle arrangement? one another and move to some distance.

Solid Liquid III. Now they are not in fixed position.

Atoms in solids are packed Atoms in liquid are packed IV. This is the arrangement of particles of liquid.

very closely together. closely (not tightly V. The process changes a solid into a liquid is called

packed). melting.

They are arranged in They are not arranged in Examples: change of ice into water.
regular pattern. regular pattern. 11) Why does ice cube melt at room temperature?
They are strongly They are attracted to each
The heat energy is absorbed by the ice cubes from
attracted to each other. other by weak forces.
surroundings.
They can only vibrate in They move over very short
12) Differentiate between evaporation and
fixed position. distances.
condensation.

Evaporation Condensation
The process at which a liquid The process of
changes into gas at a change of a gas into

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temperature below than its liquid state is called

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boiling point is called condensation.
FORCES AND MACHINES
evaporation.

1) What is gravitational force?

13) Define and explain condensation?
Gravitational Force
The process of change of a gas into liquid state is called The force with which earth attracts other objects
condensation. towards its center is called Gravitational force.
I. This process occurs when you go on cooling a gas. Examples:
II. On cooling, particles loose energy and get relatively Planets are moving around the sun due to gravitational
closer and a gas changes into liquid. force of sun.
14) Differentiate between melting and freezing. 2) Compare gravitational force of Earth and Moon.
Melting Freezing Gravitational force of earth is greater than six times the
The process of changing The process of changing a gravitational force of moon because the Earth is much
bigger than the moon.
a solid into liquid on liquid into solid on
heating is called melting continuously cooling is
3) What is the strength of Gravitational force at
called Freezing.
poles and equator?

Gravitational force of earth is

15) What is water cycle? stronger at its poles than at
equator.
The cyclic movements which bring, water back to water
bodies is called water cycle.
4) What are the advantages of gravitational force?
The process of evaporation and condensation play a
I. It keeps the moon revolving around the Earth.
vital role in water cycle. II. It makes rain fall on the Earth.
III. It makes the rivers flow downstream.
16) Write down main steps of water cycle?
5) What is friction?
I. Water evaporates from water bodies due to heat of
Friction is a force between two surfaces that slows
sun.
moving objects.
II. Vapours rise up, become cool and process of
I. It acts when one object rubs against the other.
condensation starts.
II. Friction always acts in opposite direction of
III. Vapours change to water droplets which form
movement of objects.
clouds.
IV. Water droplets in clouds further cool and join to 6) State advantage and disadvantage of friction.

form bigger drops. Advantages

V. Bigger water drops fall in the form of rain. I. Friction between feet or shoes and ground helps us
to walk
In this way water returns to water bodies where it was
II. Friction keeps the wheels of vehicle on road.
evaporated.

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III. Friction between wheel disk and brakes help to I. First kind of lever
stop vehicle. Fulcrum lies between effort and load.
IV. Friction helps us to write on paper. Examples: Seesaw, Piers, Hammer etc.

Disadvantages II. Second kind of lever

I. Friction wears down parts of machine. Load lies between effort and fulcrum.

II. Friction wears away surface of tyres and soles of Examples: wheel-barrow, door, nut cracker etc.

shoes. III. Third kind of lever

III. Machines and car engines become hotter due to Effort lies between Load and fulcrum.
friction. Examples: shovel, tweezers, kitchen tongs.
IV. Noise is produced in machines due to friction. 13) Why does it become dangerous to walk on a wet

7) What are the causes of friction? or polished smooth floor?

Because the friction is very low on wet or polished
Friction is caused due to the roughness of two surfaces.
smooth floor, and we can slip on the floor.
8) Suggest some methods to reduce friction.

I. By polishing surfaces of the objects

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II. By oiling and lubricating the moving parts of
PROPERTIES & BEHAVIOUR OF LIGHT
machines and vehicles.
III. By converting sliding into rolling friction
IV. By using ball bearings. 1) Define luminous objects.

V. Aeroplanes, ships and other vehicles are made in The objects which give out light of their own are called

streamlined shape to reduce friction. luminous objects.

Examples: The sun, bulb, candle etc.

9) What is simple machine?
Simple machine is a device which makes our work 2) Define non-luminous objects.

easier. The objects which do not give out light of their own are

Examples: Knife, pair of scissors, tongs and hammers. called non-luminous objects.

10) What is Lever? Examples: Moon, Book, Hand etc.

Lever is a simple machine used to pull, push or lift 3) Define opaque objects.
heavy things. It is a bar which turns about a fixed point The objects that do not allow light to pass through
or line called fulcrum. them are called opaque objects.
Leaver decreases the amount of effort needed to lift a Examples: Wood, cardboard, brick etc.
load 4) Define transparent objects.
11) Define Load and effort? The objects that allow almost all light to pass through
To move an object we need to overcome a force which them are called transparent objects.
is called “Load” (L). Examples: clear water, clear glass etc.
The force applied to move the load is called effort (E).

12) How many kinds of lever are there?

There are 3 kinds of levers.
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5) Define translucent objects. V. Hence it is proved that light travel in straight line.
The objects that allow some light to pass through them 10) What is solar eclipse?
are called translucent objects. Sometimes the moon comes in between the sun and
Examples: plastic cup, tracing paper, tissue paper etc. the earth while moving around the earth. In this

6) The moon is non-luminous. How do we see it? situation the moon blocks the sun light to fall on some

Because the sunlight falls on the moon and it reflect parts of earth. It causes darkness on these parts. This is

light into our eyes. called solar eclipse.

7) What is shadow? Describe the location, size and

shape of the shadow.
When an opaque object is placed in the path of the
light, it cannot pass through the object and shadow is
formed.
11) What is lunar eclipse?
Shadow is formed on the back side of the object. The
Sometimes the earth comes in between the sun and
type of the shadow depends on the size of the light
the moon. In this situation the earth blocks the sun
source, shape and size of the object and its position
light to fall on the moon. It causes darkness on moon.
from the light source.
This is called lunar eclipse.
8) Why are the shadows of the objects in open place
formed in different direction at different times of
the day?
As the earth is revolving around the sun, therefore the
direction of sunlight is changing in every minute. So
shadows are formed in different direction.
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9) How can you prove that light travels in a straight ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM
line? Give a small experiment.
I. Take three similar cardboards and make holes in
them at the same height. 1) Name three examples of Magnetic Materials.
II. Place them on a table in a straight line. I. Iron
III. Now light a candle and place it on one side of the II. Nickel
III. Cobalt
cardboards in such a way that the flame is exactly
2) Name three examples of electromagnetic devices.
I. Magnetic locks
II. Circuit breakers
III. Loud speakers
3) Give two ways to increase strength of an
electromagnet.
in front of the holes in the cardboards as shown in
I. By increasing the current in the coil.
fig.
II. By increasing the number of turns of wire in the
IV. You can see light on the other side.
coil.

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4) Define electric current. IV. They are used in fans to rotate them.
The flow of electrons in a circuit or wire is called V. They are used in electric motors.
electric current. It is measured in amperes (A). It is 12) What is fuse? Describe its uses.
measured by ammeter. A fuse is a safety device. It contains a piece of thin wire.
5) Define electric circuit. If wire gets a little heat, it melts immediately. As a
The path along which electric result the circuit breaks and current stops.
current flows is called an I. It saves us from getting an electric shock.
electrical circuit. II. Fuse helps to stop fire in case of short circuit.
6) How many parts of an electric circuit? 13) You are given a small bulb. Name the other
I. Battery or power supply components you need to light it up.
I. Battery or power supply
II. Connecting wires
II. Connecting wires
III. Devices e.g. bulb, fans, cell phone etc.
III. Switch
IV. Switch
14) When two clouds come closer to each other,
7) What is magnetic compass used for?
lightning is produced why?
A magnetic compass is a device
When oppositely charged clouds come close to each
which sailors use to find their
other, they attract with much force and a spark is
way at sea. It shows the
produced. It is called lightning.
directions.

8) Define static electricity.

CHAPTER # 8 SOLAR SYSTEM
By gaining or losing electrons, an object can be
charged. This is called static electricity. It also means
the charge at rest on an object.
9) What is electromagnet? 1) Which is the self-illuminated object in the solar

If we wrap a wire around an iron bar and run electric system?

current through the wire, strong magnet can be created The Sun
called electromagnet. 2) What is a satellite?

10) How electromagnet is formed? A satellite is an object that orbits a bigger mass. The
I. Take a copper wire and wrap it around a nail. moon is the satellite of the earth. It is also called
II. Connect the ends of wires to battery. natural satellite or moons.
III. Try picking up some pins using nail. 3) What is diameter of moon?
IV. Now disconnect the battery. Pins will no more
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remain stick to nail. 4) Differentiate between star and a planet.
11) State few use of electromagnet.
Star Planet
I. They are used in door bells.
Star produces its own Planet cannot produce its own
II. They are used in earpieces of telephones.
light light
III. They are used in special cranes to lift heavy
A star does not rotate A planet rotates around a star
loads.

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A star is a huge ball of A planet is a spherical ball of V. The sun is so hot that its heat reaches to the
hot gases rock or gases. planets which are millions of kilometers away from
Examples: the Sun The earth, the Mars etc it.

5) Why we cannot see stars during the day? 9) What is artificial satellite?

The starts shine all the time but we cannot see them The man made devices that orbit the earth are called
during the day because the light coming from the sun is artificial satellites.
much brighter. 10) What is the function of artificial satellite?
6) What is solar system? What is it made up of?
Artificial satellites pick up radio, TV or telephone signals
I. Our solar system is made up of all the planets
and send them to other places on earth.
moving around the sun.
11) Venus is very similar to the earth is size. Why is it
II. The sun is the centre of our solar system. unlikely to support life?
III. The solar system contains Its atmosphere primarily consists of carbon dioxide.
There is no oxygen for breathing. Also it is hotter than
 A star- the sun
mercury.
 Planets that move around the sun. 12) Compare the sizes of the earth, sun and moon.
 Satellites which move around the planets.
1. Why does the sun look smaller than the earth?
 Smaller objects e.g, comets and asteroids
2. How many times is the diameter of the sun
7) Write planets Names of solar system.
bigger than that of the earth?
1. Mercury 2. Venus 3. Earth
3. How many times is the diameter of the sun
4. Mars 5. Jupiter 6. Saturn
bigger than that of the moon?
7. Uranus 8. Neptune
4. How many times is the diameter of the Moon
smaller than the earth?
What is a galaxy? What is the name of galaxy we live
5.
in?

The group of stars is called a galaxy. There are about REVIEWED BY:
100 billion galaxies in the universe. We live in “Milky HAFIZ MUHAMMAD WAQAS SHARIF
way Galaxy”. MPHIL PHYSICS

8) Explain why the sun bears prime importance in SCIENCE TEACHER

the solar system? GOVT. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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I. The sun is the largest source of light. Cell # 0345-4463899

II. The sun is a star. It is a ball of hot gases. SCHOOL PTCL # 042-36627013
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III. It consists of about 75% hydrogen and 25% helium www.facebook.com/GESCAWL
gas.
IV. Its diameter is 110 times bigger than that of the
earth. NOTE: If you find any mistake then please tell me.
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