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Sun, Moon, Stars and the Earth

ICSE · Class 2 · Science

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Card 1Heavenly Bodies

What are heavenly bodies?

Answer

Heavenly bodies are objects in space like the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. We can see some of them in the day and some at night.

Card 2The Sun

Which heavenly body gives us light and heat during the day?

Answer

The Sun gives us light and heat during the day. It is very hot and looks like a big ball of fire in the sky.

Card 3The Sun

Why is the Sun important for life on Earth?

Answer

The Sun gives us light and warmth. Plants use sunlight to make food. Without the Sun, Earth would be dark and cold, and no life could survive.

Card 4The Sun

Is the Sun a planet or a star?

Answer

The Sun is a star. It looks bigger than other stars because it is much closer to Earth.

Card 5Stars

Why do stars twinkle at night?

Answer

Stars twinkle because their light passes through Earth's air, which moves and bends the light. This makes them look like they are blinking.

Card 6Stars

What is a group of stars called?

Answer

A group of stars is called a galaxy. Our galaxy is called the Milky Way.

Card 7Stars

Why do stars look so small from Earth?

Answer

Stars are very far away from Earth. Even though they are big, they look tiny because of the huge distance.

Card 8The Moon

What is the Moon?

Answer

The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. It moves around the Earth and shines at night by reflecting sunlight.

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