Class 8 Science - Chapter Stars and The Solar System NCERT Solutions | Why is the distance between stars expres

What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.

Explain how you can locate the Pole Star with the help of Ursa Major.

Draw sketches to show the relative positions of prominent stars in
(a) Ursa Major and (b) Orion

Boojho made the following sketch (Fig. 17.29) of the solar system. Is the sketch correct? If not, correct it.

Name two objects other than planets which are members of the solar system.

Phases of the moon occur because

(a) we can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us.
(b) our distance from the moon keeps changing.
(c) the shadow of the Earth covers only a part of moon’s surface.
(d) the thickness of the moon’s atmosphere is not constant.

The radius of Jupiter is 11 times the radius of the Earth. Calculate the ratio of the volumes of Jupiter and the Earth. How many Earths can Jupiter accomodate?

Do all the stars in the sky move? Explain.

Name the largest planet of the solar system.

Which of the following is NOT a member of the solar system?
(a) An asteroid
(b) A satellite
(c) A constellation
(d) A comet

Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets?
  (a) Zinc     (b) Phosphorus     (c) Sulphur     (d) Oxygen

Fill in the blanks
(a) Most liquids that conduct electricity are solutions of , ______________ and ______________.
(b) The passage of an electric current through a solution causes ______________ effects.
(c) If you pass current through copper sulphate solution, copper gets deposited on the plate connected to the terminal of the battery.
(d) The process of depositing a layer ofany desired metal on another material by means of electricity is called .

Give two examples each of situations in which you push or pull to change the state of motion of objects.

Fill in the blanks:
(a) Friction opposes the _____________ between the surfaces in contact with each other.
(b) Friction depends on the _____________ of surfaces.                                                                                                                                                                      (c) Friction produces __________.
(d) Sprinkling of powder on the carrom board ________ friction.
(e) Sliding friction is ___________ than the static friction.

List conditions under which combustion can take place.

Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have one-celled body. (T/F)
(b) Muscle cells are branched. (T/F)
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. (T/F)
(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. (T/F)

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?
(a) A plastic scale
(b) A copper rod
(c) An inflated balloon
(d) A woollen cloth.

Fill in the blanks:
(a) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called                  .
(b) Species found only in a particular area is known as                          .
(c) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of                     changes.

Suppose you are in a dark room. Can you see objects in the room? Can you see objects outside the room. Explain.

What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated ?

Answer in brief:
(a) Why should we conserve biodiversity?
(b) Protected forests are also not completely safe for wild animals. Why?
(c) Some tribals depend on the jungle. How?
(d) What are the causes and consequences of deforestation?
(e) What is Red Data Book?
(f) What do you understand by the term migration?

Describe the threat to the beauty of the Taj Mahal.

Fill in the blanks:
(a) Friction opposes the _____________ between the surfaces in contact with each other.
(b) Friction depends on the _____________ of surfaces.                                                                                                                                                                      (c) Friction produces __________.
(d) Sprinkling of powder on the carrom board ________ friction.
(e) Sliding friction is ___________ than the static friction.

Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.

Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F):
(a) Oviparous animals give birth to young ones.                                    ( )
(b) Each sperm is a single cell.                                                              ( )
(c) External fertilization takes place in frog.                                           ( )
(d) A new human individual develops from a cell called gamete.          ( )
(e) Egg laid after fertilization is made up of a single cell.                       ( )
(f) Amoeba reproduces by budding.                                                       ( )
(g) Fertilization is necessary even in asexual reproduction.                  ( )
(h) Binary fission is a method of asexual reproduction.                         ( )
(i) A zygote is formed as a result of fertilization.                                    ( )
(j) An embryo is made up of a single cell.                                              ( )

Complete the cross-word puzzle using the hints given below

Across
    1. The process of the fusion of the gametes.
    6. The type of fertilization in hen.
    7. The term used for bulges observed on the sides of the body of Hydra.
    8. Eggs are produced here.

Down
    2. Sperms are produced in these male reproductive organs.
    3. Another term for the fertilized egg.
    4. These animals lay eggs.
    5. A type of fission in amoeba.

Find out the information about the national parks in your state. Identify and show their location on the outline map of India.

Word game : Use the clues to work out the words.

Across
3. Protruding voice box in boys
4. Glands without ducts
7. Endocrine gland attached to brain
8. Secretion of endocrine glands
9. Pancreatic hormone
10. Female hormone

Down
1. Male hormone
2. Secretes thyroxine
3. Another term for teenage
5. Hormone reaches here through blood stream
6. Voice box
7. Term for changes at adolescence

Explain how you can take care of your eyes.

Make a sketch of the human nerve cell. What function do nerve cells perform?