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These NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science<\/a> Chapter 17 Stars and The Solar System Questions and Answers are prepared by our highly skilled subject experts to help students while preparing for their exams.<\/p>\n

Stars and The Solar System NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science Chapter 17<\/h2>\n

Class 8 Science Chapter 17 Stars and The Solar System Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

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Choose the correct answer in Questions 1-3.<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nWhich of the following is NOT a member of the solar system?
\na. An asteroid
\nb. A satellite
\nc. A constellation
\nd. A comet
\nAnswer:
\nc. A constellation<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nWhich of the following is NOT a planet of the sun?
\na. Sirius
\nb. Mercury
\nc. Saturn
\nd. Earth
\nAnswer:
\na. Sirius<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nPhases of the moon occur because
\na. we can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us
\nb. our distance from the moon keeps changing
\nc. the shadow of the Earth covers only a part of moon\u2019s surface
\nd. the thickness of the moon\u2019s atmosphere is not constant
\nAnswer:
\na. we can see only that part of the moon which reflects light towards us.<\/p>\n

Question 4.
\nFill in the blanks:
\na. The planet which is farthest from the Sun is ……………..
\nb. The planet which appears reddish in colour is ……………..
\nc. A group of stars that appear to form a pattern in the sky is known as a ……………..
\nd. A celestial body that revolves around a planet is known as ……………..
\ne. Shooting stars are actually not ……………..
\nf. Asteroids are found between the orbits of …………….. and ……………..
\nAnswer:
\na. Neptune,
\nb. Mars,
\nc. constellation,
\nd. satellite,
\ne. stars,
\nf. Mars and Jupiter<\/p>\n

Question 5.
\nMark the following statements as true (T) or false (F):
\na. Pole star is a member of the solar system. ( )
\nb. Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system. ( )
\nc. Uranus is the farthest planet in the solar system. ( )
\nd. INSAT is an artificial satellite. ( )
\ne. There are nine planets in the solar system. ( )
\nf. Constellation Orion can be seen only with a telescope. ( )
\nAnswer:
\na. F
\nb. T
\nc. F
\nd. T
\ne. F
\nf. F<\/p>\n

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Question 6.
\nMatch items in column A with one or more items in column B:
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\nAnswer:
\ni. (e) and (g),
\nii. (a),
\niii. (c) and (f),
\niv. (d)<\/p>\n

Question 7.
\nIn which part of the sky can you find Venus if it is visible as an evening star?
\nAnswer:
\nThe planet Venus is found in the western part of the sky after sunset and is known as an evening star.<\/p>\n

Question 8.
\nName the largest planet of the solar system.
\nAnswer:
\nJupiter is the largest planet of the solar system.<\/p>\n

Question 9.
\nWhat is a constellation? Name any two constellations.
\nAnswer:
\nA group of stars which resembles certain shape is called a constellation. Great Bear and Orion are two examples of constellation.<\/p>\n

Question 10.
\nDraw sketches to show the relative positions of prominent stars in (a) Ursa Major and (b) Orion.
\nAnswer:
\n(a) Ursa Major seems to be like a big ladle. There are four stars in the bowl of the ladle and three bright stars in the handle.
\n(b) Orion seems to be like a hunter. The three bright stars appear in the belt, while five bright stars are arranged in the form of a quadrilateral.
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Question 11.
\nName two objects other than planets which are members of the solar system.
\nAnswer:
\nApart from planets, asteroids and comets are also members of the solar system.<\/p>\n

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Question 12.
\nExplain how you can locate the Pole Star with the help of Ursa Major.
\nAnswer:
\nFollow these steps for locating the pole star:<\/p>\n