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Class 8 Question Answers — Space Science

What is the Milky Way Galaxy?

The Milky Way is our galaxy, a massive collection of stars, planets, gas, and dust held together by gravity. It contains billions of stars, including our Sun. It appears as a glowing band across the night sky. The Mil...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
Explain the life cycle of a star.

A star is born from a cloud of gas and dust (nebula). Gravity pulls the gases together, forming a protostar. When temperature becomes high, nuclear fusion begins, and the star shines. After millions to billions of yea...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What are constellations? Give examples.

Constellations are groups of stars that appear to form recognizable patterns in the night sky. They help in navigation and timekeeping. Examples include Orion (the Hunter), Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), and Cassiopeia...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What is a star? How does it differ from a planet?

A star is a huge ball of hot gases, mainly hydrogen and helium, undergoing nuclear fusion and producing its own light and heat. Planets, however, do not produce light; they only reflect light from stars. For example,...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
Why is the Sun considered the main source of energy for Earth?

The Sun provides light and heat essential for life. Plants use sunlight in photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain. Solar energy drives weather, winds, rainfall, and ocean currents. Fossil fuels are also an...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
How does Earth’s atmosphere protect life from space radiation?

Earth’s atmosphere acts as a shield. The ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun. The magnetosphere deflects solar wind and charged particles. Without this protection, life on Earth would b...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What causes solar and lunar eclipses?

Solar Eclipse: Occurs when the Moon comes between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight partially or completely. Lunar Eclipse: Occurs when Earth comes between the Sun and Moon, and Eart...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
Explain the phases of the Moon.

The phases of the Moon occur due to its revolution around Earth. As sunlight falls on different parts of the Moon, we see varying shapes: New Moon (completely dark), Crescent, First Quarter, Gib...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
Why do we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

The Moon takes exactly the same time to rotate on its axis as it takes to revolve around the Earth—about 27 days. This phenomenon is called synchronous rotation. As a result, only one hemisphere of the Moon is visible...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

Planets are celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun, have their own gravity, and have cleared their orbit of other objects. Dwarf planets, like Pluto, also orbit the Sun but are smaller and cannot clear their orb...

Class 8 Subject: Space Science Topic: space
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