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प्रश्न
Name two objects other than planets which are members of the solar system.
उत्तर
Asteroids:
A collection of a large number of small objects, gases and dust are revolving around the sun. They occupy a large gap between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. However, these are not planets. These celestial objects are known as asteroids
Meteors:
Meteors are small celestial objects that are seen as bright streaks of light in the sky. They brunt out on entering the Earth’s atmosphere because of the heat produced by friction. This results in bright streaks in the sky. They are not planets.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
The planet which is farthest from the sun is _________.
Mark the following statement as true (T) or false (F).
Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system. ( )
Name the planet with largest number of satellites.
______ is the centre of the solar system.
The word planet means ____________.
State whether true or false. If false, correct the statement.
Mars is called the red planet.
The ringed planet is ______.
Which among the planets does not have a moon?
The inner planets are also known as ______.
______ is the brightest heavenly body in our night sky.
