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Unit 3 # THE SUN

Question / Answer
Q 1. Choose the correct answer.
i.The solar system has:
a. planets b. sun
c .Earth d. All of these

ii. It provides us with light and heat:


a. Moon b.sun
c. Jupiter d. Saturn

iii.The spin of the earth on its axis results in:


a. phases of moon b. seasons
c. day and night d.day,night and seasons
iv.To find out about direction you can use:
a. location of the moon b. location of earth
c.location of the sun d. location of stars
v.The earth spins on its axis and completes one rotation in:
a.12 hours b.24 hours
c.48 hours d.72 hours
Q 2.Tick whether true or false.

i.The sun revolves around the earth False


ii.When the sun is right above our heads the shadow is made under
our feet . True
iii.The earth spins towards the West. False
iv.When it is day in Pakistan, it is night in United States. True
v. When light falls on an object it forms a shadow. True
Q 3.Give one word answers
i.Whose position on the sky affects the length, direction and shape of
shadow cast on the earth? Sun
ii.The shadows on the earth will always have the same Shape
iii.The light and heat from the sun travels great distance through what
to reach the earth. Space
iv. When you are outside on a sunny day you can observe it. Shadow
Q 4.Answers the following question
i. what is solar system ?explain
Ans. The solar system consist of the stars, planets including
Earth and Moon orbiting around the sun.
ii.How is sun important for us?
Ans. The sun is very important for us because it provides us light and
heat.
iii. (a) Define the rotation of the earth and give an example.
Ans. The earth moves around the sun. As it moves around the sun it also
spins like a top, this movement is called rotation.
(b) Illustrate earths rotation with a fully labeled diagram.
A. To spin on an axis about 24 hours one. Its rotation cause day and
night.
iv.Write about the movement of the sun during the day.
Ans.The sun is the brightest star in the sky . The sun rises and sets. It
happens at different time and different places due to earth’s rotation.
Actually the earth rotates around the sun, but we feel the sun is moving.
v.Explain the following:
a. Shadow:
A shadow is made when lights fall on an object but can
not pass through an object . The object blocks the light,
It makes a dark shape. This dark shape is called a shadow.

b.Shape of a shadow:
The position of the sun in the sky effects the light, direction and the shape of
the shadow cast on earth.
c.Size of the shadow:
Shadow will always form on the side that face away from the sun. The
shadow of an object is always in the same shape as the object but not always
same in size.

d.Cardinal directions:
North, south, east and west are known as cardinal directions.

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