NCERT Class 6 Geography - Complete - Class 8 Geography

Class 6 Geography: Key Concepts and Frameworks

The Universe and Solar System The universe contains countless celestial bodies, including stars, planets, and galaxies. Our solar system is a part of the Milky Way galaxy and consists of the Sun, eight planets, their satellites, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets. The...

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Elliptical

Which continent is crossed by the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn?

Africa

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Elliptical

Which continent is crossed by the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn?

Africa

What is a Celestial Body?

A Celestial Body (Khagoliya Pind) is any object visible in the universe, especially at night, possessing its own light or reflecting it. Examples include stars, planets, and moons.

Define a Planet.

A planet is a celestial body that revolves around a star in a fixed, elliptical orbit. Unlike stars, planets do not have their own light; they reflect light from stars. The word 'planet' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'wander'.