Question 5

Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F):
(a) Pole Star is a member of the solar system. ( )
(b) Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system. ( )
(c) Uranus is the farthest planet in the solar system. ( )
(d) INSAT is an artificial satellite. ( )
(e) There are nine planets in the solar system. ( )
(f) Constellation Orion can be seen only with a telescope. ( )

Answer

(a) False

This statement is false because stars are not the member of the solar system.

(b) True

This statement is true because the smallest planet of the solar system is Mercury.

(c) False

This statement is false because Neptune is the farthest planet of the solar system.

(d) True

Yes, it is an artificial satellite. It is man- made satellite. Hence, this statement is true.

(e) False

This statement is false because there are eight planets in our solar system.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

(f) False

This statement is false because constellation Orion is large enough to see with naked eyes.

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