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Class 8 Question Answers — Space Science

Why is Mars called the “Red Planet”?

Mars appears red because its surface is rich in iron oxide (rust), which reflects red light. Mars is also of interest because scientists believe it once had water and may support life in the future

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
Why do stars appear to twinkle?

Starlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, which contains moving layers of air at different temperatures and densities. These layers bend the light irregularly, making stars appear to twinkle. This effect is called...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What are black holes and how are they formed?

Black holes are regions in space with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. They are formed when massive stars collapse after a supernova explosion. Black holes cannot be seen directly but are de...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What are comets?

Comets are icy celestial bodies that orbit the Sun in elongated orbits. When near the Sun, their ice vaporizes, forming a glowing head and long tail pointing away from the Sun due to solar wind. Famous example: Halley...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What are meteors, meteorites, and asteroids?

Asteroids: Small rocky bodies orbiting the Sun, mainly in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Meteors: Small rocks entering Earth’s atmosphere, burning due to friction, seen as “shooting stars....

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
How are rockets able to move in the vacuum of space?

Rockets work on Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. They expel hot gases at high speed through their engines, and in reaction, the rocket moves forward. This works...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
Why do astronauts feel weightless in space?

Astronauts orbit Earth inside spacecraft that are in continuous free fall. Both the astronauts and the spacecraft fall at the same rate due to gravity. This creates a sensation of weightlessness, even though gravity i...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

The ISS is a large spacecraft orbiting Earth, built by collaboration of NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA. It serves as a space laboratory where astronauts live and conduct experiments in microgravity. It demonstrat...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What are satellites? Explain types.

Satellites are objects that orbit a planet. Natural satellites: e.g., Moon. Artificial satellites: man-made, used for communication, weather forecasting, GPS, and scientific researc...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What is the Big Bang Theory?

  The Big Bang Theory explains the origin of the universe. It states that about 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began from a tiny, extremely hot and dense point. It rapidly expanded and is still expanding toda...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
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