the Earth and the solar system
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The solar system consists of the sun , the eight planets and their satellites ( moon ) , comets , meteoroids , meteors , meteorites and asteroids .
All the objects in the solar system orbit the Sun . The sun is a huge ball of gases . It mainly consist of hydrogen which gets converted into helium due to the continuous nuclear reaction taking place in the sun . This reaction also gives out an enormous amount of energy in the form of light . This makes sun the main source of heat and light for all the planets .
All planets revolve around the sun in a definite path called orbit . The time taken by a planet to complete one revolution around the sun is known as it's period of revolution . A heavenly body which revolves around the planet is called the moon or a satellite .
➙ Inner planets : Some planets are closer to the sun than the other planets these are called the inner planets . They are :
- Mercury
- venus
- earth
- mars
They don't have rings and are mostly made of rocks . They are very dense .
➙ Outer planets : They are larger and much farther away from the sun as compared to the inner planets . are mostly made of gases , light and have rings around them .
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
➙ Dwarf planets : Very small planets . Till date the discovered Dwarf planets are :
- Pluto
- Ceres
- Haumea
- Makemake
- Eris
( Prithvi )
The earth is the only planet in the solar system on which life is known to exist . The three things possible for sustenance of life on the earth are :
- Right distance from the sun
- Right temperature range and
- Presence of water , a suitable atmosphere and a blanket of ozone which protects us from the harmful ultraviolet radiation .
From space , the earth appears blue-green due to the reflection of light from water and landmass on its surface . Earth has only one satalite : The moon . The earth rotates on its own axis which is tilted at an angle of 23.5° . This tilting always remains in the same direction and is responsible for Change in seasons .
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