Earth, our home planet, is part of a fascinating neighborhood within our solar system. Orbiting the Sun, Earth has several neighbors, including Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These planets vary widely in size, composition, and characteristics. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and is known for its extreme temperatures, while Venus is shrouded in thick clouds of sulfuric acid and has a surface hot enough to melt lead. Mars, often called the “Red Planet,” has fascinated scientists with its potential for past or present life. The gas giants—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—are much larger and primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. They are also home to spectacular features such as Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and Saturn’s mesmerizing rings. Studying Earth’s neighbors helps us better understand our own planet and the broader universe, highlighting the incredible diversity and complexity of celestial bodies within our solar system.
The worksheet covers the following topics-
The sky
The stars
the planets
Satellites
Solar System
Our planet Earth
Movements of the Earth
How are seasons formed
Festivals and the heavenly bodies
These questions aim to challenge students to think deeply about the concepts of rotation and revolution, applying their knowledge to different scenarios and considering the implications of these motions on planetary characteristics and phenomena.
