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Beyond Earth

CBSE · Class 6 · Science

Flashcards for Beyond Earth — CBSE Class 6 Science. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Stars

What are stars and how do they shine?

Answer

Stars are huge, extremely hot spherical balls of gases that shine with their own light. They produce enormous amounts of energy, which makes them glow brightly. Our Sun is the closest star to Earth.

Card 2Constellations

What is a constellation?

Answer

A constellation is a region of the sky that includes groups of stars appearing to form patterns. These patterns often remind people of animals, objects, or characters from stories. Currently, there ar

Card 3Constellations

Name the three bright stars that form Orion's belt and explain their significance.

Answer

The three bright stars in Orion's belt are located in the middle of the Orion constellation in a straight line. They represent the belt of the hunter Orion. These stars are the easiest way to identify

Card 4Navigation Stars

What is the Pole Star and why is it important for navigation?

Answer

The Pole Star (Polaris) appears stationary in the North direction in the night sky. It is part of the Little Dipper constellation. It helps locate the North direction in the Northern hemisphere, makin

Card 5Navigation Stars

How can you locate the Pole Star using the Big Dipper?

Answer

Find the Big Dipper first. Look at the two stars at the end of the Big Dipper's cup. Draw an imaginary straight line through these stars towards the north. At about five times the distance between the

Card 6Solar System

What is our Solar System made up of?

Answer

Our Solar System consists of the Sun (our star), eight planets, their natural satellites (moons), and many smaller objects including asteroids and comets. All these objects are held together by the Su

Card 7Planets

List the eight planets in order of their distance from the Sun.

Answer

The eight planets in order from the Sun are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The inner four are smaller with solid surfaces, while the outer four are larger gas gian

Card 8Planets

Why does Venus appear as the Morning Star or Evening Star?

Answer

Venus is the brightest planet in our sky after the Sun and Moon. It can be seen shining brightly at dawn (Morning Star) or dusk (Evening Star) because of its highly reflective atmosphere. It's not act

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