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Exploring Space and Our Solar System WS 1

The document includes fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions about the solar system, focusing on planets and their characteristics. It also contains open-ended questions that encourage understanding of planetary navigation and seasonal changes on Earth. Additionally, it asks for distinguishing characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.

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Exploring Space and Our Solar System WS 1

The document includes fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions about the solar system, focusing on planets and their characteristics. It also contains open-ended questions that encourage understanding of planetary navigation and seasonal changes on Earth. Additionally, it asks for distinguishing characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.

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Exploring Space and Our Solar System

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.

1. The center of our solar system is the __.


2. Earth is the __ planet from the Sun.
3. __ is known as the Red Planet.
4. A __ is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.
5. The largest planet in our solar system is __.

Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each
question.

1. Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?


 A) Venus
 B) Saturn
 C) Mars
 D) Mercury
2. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
 A) Earth
 B) Venus
 C) Mercury
 D) Mars
3. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
 A) Venus
 B) Earth
 C) Mercury
 D) Mars
4. How many planets in our solar system have rings?
 A) 2
 B) 4
 C) 6
 D) 8
5. Which planet is known as the "Evening Star"?
 A) Venus
 B) Mars
 C) Jupiter
 D) Neptune
Write answers to the following questions.
Q1: An astronaut is going on his first adventure to explore the solar system. He needs some
help to navigate through the solar system. Help him by providing the directions about the
planets and sun by drawing the solar system.

Q2: Sarah was having a discussion about changing weather with her mother. She wondered
how the seasons keep changing. If it is summer here in Pakistan, it will be winters in Australia.
Complete the following sentences to help her understand the concept.

Seasons on planet Earth are dependent on the _____________ of Earth around the sun.

The __________ of Earth is not a 90 degrees but it is a bit ______________.

The two halves of Earth ____________ & _______________ will have different seasons
depending on when they face the sun.

Parts of the World have summer and spring seasons when they are _________ the sun.

Parts of the World have winter and autumn seasons when they are __________ the sun.

Q3: A mysterious object was observed to fall from space onto our planet Earth. It can be either
a comet, asteroid or meteor. Write the distinguishing characteristics (atleast two) of each to
make a table that classifies the fallen object.

Comet Asteroid Meteor

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