CBSE Class 5 Science – The Earth and the Solar System

Chapter Overview

The Solar System consists of the Sun, eight planets, moons, asteroids, and other celestial objects. Earth is the third planet from the Sun and supports life. This chapter explores the features of the Solar System, the movement of Earth, and their effects on our daily lives.

Important Keywords

• Solar System: The Sun and the celestial bodies revolving around it.
• Planet: A large body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.
• Satellite: An object that revolves around a planet.
• Rotation: The spinning of Earth on its axis.
• Revolution: The movement of Earth around the Sun.
• Orbit: The curved path of a celestial body around another object.
• Gravity: The force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth or any other celestial body.