Class 3 SS The Earth and Its Neighbours Worksheet

Class 3 SS The Earth and Its Neighbours Worksheet

 

Section A – Fill in the blanks (5 marks)

1. __________ is known as the red planet.
2. __________ is the closest planet to the Sun.
3. __________ is the natural satellite of the Earth.
4. The main asteroid belt is located between __________ and __________.
5. A comet is made of ice, dust and __________.

 

Section B – Choose the correct option (5 marks)

1. Which is the largest planet?
   a) Venus b) Jupiter c) Mars d) Saturn
2. Which is the last planet of the solar system?
   a) Neptune b) Uranus c) Earth d) Mars
3. Which planet supports life?
   a) Saturn b) Venus c) Earth d) Mars
4. Dwarf planet was earlier known as:
   a) Mars b) Pluto c) Uranus d) Mercury
5. Comets are also known as:
   a) Rocky balls
   b) Stars with hair
   c) Fire planets
   d) Gas clouds

 

Section C – True or False (5 marks)

1. The Sun is the centre of the solar system.
2. Uranus is the largest planet.
3. Planets get their own light.
4. There are eight planets in the solar system.
5. Saturn has rings around it.

 

Section D – Match the following (4 marks)

A	B
16. Jupiter	a) Last planet
17. Neptune	b) Largest planet
18. Moon	c) Natural satellite of Earth
19. Saturn	d) Has rings

 

Section E – Very Short Answers (5 marks)

(Answer in 1 sentence)
20. Which is the third largest planet in the solar system?
21. From where do planets get their light?
22. Which planet is not considered part of the solar system now?
23. What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite?
24. Which planet has rings?

 

Section F – Short Answers (6 marks)

(Write 3–4 lines each)
25. What is a dwarf planet?
26. What are asteroids?
27. What is the meaning of the word “comet”?

 

Section G – Long Answer (6 marks)

1. Write about the Solar System. Explain its main parts and the names of the planets.