Stars and The Solar System Question Answers: NCERT Class 8 Science

Welcome to the Stars and The Solar System Class 8 Science NCERT Solutions page. Here, we provide detailed question answers for Chapter 17 - Stars and The Solar System, designed to help students gain a thorough understanding of the concepts related to natural resources, their classification, and sustainable development.

Our solutions explain each answer in a simple and comprehensive way, making it easier for students to grasp key topics and excel in their exams. By going through these Stars and The Solar System question answers, you can strengthen your foundation and improve your performance in Class 8 Science. Whether you're revising or preparing for tests, this chapter-wise guide will serve as an invaluable resource.

  • The phases of the moon occurs because we can see only that part of them which reflects the light of the sun towards us.
  • Stars appears to move from east west.
  • The solar system consists of eight planets and a host of asteroid comets and meteors.
  • A body revolving around another body is known as satellite.
  • Moon is natural satellite of the earth. Some planets also have natural satellites.
  • Artificial satellite is an man- made device which is orbiting around the earth, moon or other planet. It transmits the scientific information.
  • Asteroids are the small pieces of rock or metals that revolve around the sun in between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
  • Cassiopeia is a prominent constellation which is visible in the northern sky, in winter season.
  • A small heavily body which is made up of ice and dust that revolve around the sun is called as comets.
  • The sun, moon and other objects which are present in the sky are known as celestial objects.
  • Constellation is a group of stars which forms a recognizable pattern in the sky.
  • Distance travelled by light in one year is called as one light year.    

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