Earth, Moon, and the Sun
CBSE · Class 7 · Science
Step-by-step guide to study Earth, Moon, and the Sun in CBSE Class 7 Science. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.
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Study Plan
Learn the Theory
Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.
Practice Problems
Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.
Revise & Test
Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.
Spaced Revision
Revisit Earth, Moon, and the Sun after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.
What to Focus On
- Earth rotates on its own axis.
- The axis passes through the North Pole and South Pole.
- One rotation takes about 24 hours.
- The Sun appears to move from east to west because Earth rotates west to east.
- The Pole Star appears nearly stationary in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The Big Dipper appears to move around the Pole Star.
- Revolution is motion around another object.
- The path of revolution is called the orbit.
- Earth takes about 365 days and 6 hours to complete one revolution.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Day and night happen because Earth revolves around the Sun.
The Sun moves around Earth from East to West each day.
The Moon rises in the west and sets in the east.
Memory Tips
Earth rotates on its axis
Earth's rotation causes day and night
Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west
Earth's axis passes through the North Pole and South Pole
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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