CBSE Class 4 Science – The Solar System

Chapter Overview

This chapter explores the Solar System, its components, and the role of the Sun in sustaining life on Earth.

Important Keywords

• Solar System: The Sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it.
• Planet: A large celestial body that orbits a star.
• Moon: A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
• Asteroid: Small rocky objects that orbit the Sun.
• Comet: A celestial body made of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the Sun.
• Orbit: The path a celestial body follows around another object.