Sun, Moon, Stars and the Earth — Flashcards
ICSE · Class 2 · Science
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What are heavenly bodies?
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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.
Which heavenly body gives us light and heat during the day?
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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.
Why is the Sun important for life on Earth?
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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.
Is the Sun a planet or a star?
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The Sun is a star. It looks bigger than other stars because it is much closer to Earth.
Why do stars twinkle at night?
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Stars twinkle because their light passes through Earth's air, which moves and bends the light. This makes them look like they are blinking.
What is a group of stars called?
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A group of stars is called a galaxy. Our galaxy is called the Milky Way.
Why do stars look so small from Earth?
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Stars are very far away from Earth. Even though they are big, they look tiny because of the huge distance.
What is the Moon?
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The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. It moves around the Earth and shines at night by reflecting sunlight.
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