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Earth and Its Natural Satellites (Part 2) Class 5 Notes Science

Introduction

The Moon is a big rock that travels around the Earth. It doesn’t have air or water and shines by bouncing sunlight. The Moon looks different each night, and these changes are called phases. It also makes the ocean tides go up and down. In this chapter, we will learn more about the Moon and its effects on Earth.

The Moon

  • The moon is the natural satellite of the earth. 
  • It is a lifeless place. It has no air or water. 
  • It does not have its own light. It shines because it reflects the sunlight that falls on it.
  • No sound can be heard on the moon due to the absence of air. 
  • Its surface is covered with rocks and dust. 
  • There are tall mountains and plains on the moon. 
  • There are also large round holes called craters.
  • If you look at the moon on a full moon night, you can see the light and dark areas. The dark areas are plains, and the light ones are mountains. 
  • Craters of the moon can be easily seen with a telescope.The Moon
    The Moon

Apollo 11 was the first spacecraft to land on the moon on 21st July, 1969. It carried three American astronauts – Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins.

Chandrayaan–1 was India's first space craft that went to the Moon. It was launched on October 22, 2008, from Sriharikota by ISRO. The goal was to study the Moon's surface. The mission ended on August 30, 2009, after it achieved most of its goals.

Phases of Moon

  • The moon takes about one month to go around the Earth.
  • It rotates slowly while revolving, so we always see the same side of the moon.
  • The moon appears to change shape every day; these shapes are called phases.
  • On New Moon Day, we can't see the moon because the side facing us gets no sunlight.
  • A few days later, we see a crescent moon, which is a small part lit by the sun.
  • In about a week, we see the first quarter moon (half of the moon is lit).
  • After that, we see three-quarters of the moon, called the waxing gibbous moon.
  • On the fourteenth day, we see the Full Moon, where the entire side is lit.
  • After the Full Moon, the moon starts to get smaller again, going through the waning gibbous moon, last quarter moon, and waning crescent moon, until it returns to New Moon.Phases of Moon
    Phases of Moon

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Which phase of the moon occurs when we see only half of the moon lit by the sun?
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Effect on Tides 

  • Tides are the rise and fall of ocean water levels.
  • High tide is when the water level goes up; low tide is when it goes down.
  • The moon’s gravity pulls water towards it, causing high tides.
  • The sun also affects tides.
  • When the sun and moon line up (during a full moon or new moon), we get spring tides, which are very high and low.
  • When the sun and moon are at a right angle (during the waxing or waning moon), we have neap tides, which are lower than usual.Effect of Tides
    Effect of Tides

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What causes high tides in the ocean?
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Eclipses

  • The sun is a source of light and the Earth and moon are opaque objects. 
  • When any opaque object comes in the path of light, it blocks light and casts its shadow. 
  • Sometimes, the sun, the Earth, and the moon happen to come in a straight line. At times, the Earth comes between the sun and moon or the moon comes between the sun and Earth. 
  • In such a situation, the object in the middle casts its shadow on the other. This is called an eclipse.

Types of Eclipse

1. Lunar Eclipse

  • A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.
  • If the moon is completely in the Earth's shadow, it is called a total lunar eclipse.
  • If only part of the moon is in the Earth's shadow, it is called a partial lunar eclipse.
  • The dark part of the shadow that blocks all the light is called the umbra.
  • The lighter part of the shadow that only blocks some light is called the penumbra.Lunar Eclipse
    Lunar Eclipse

2. Solar Eclipse

  • A solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.
  • If the sun is completely blocked and cannot be seen, it is called a total solar eclipse.
  • If only part of the sun is visible, it is called a partial solar eclipse.
  • Solar eclipses last for a short time, usually just a few minutes..Solar Eclipse
    Solar Eclipse

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During which type of tide do we experience very high and low tides?
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Artificial Satellites

  • Artificial satellites are man-made objects that orbit around the Earth.
  • They are used for various purposes, like forecasting the weather and transmitting signals for mobile phones and TV programs.
  • The first artificial satellite was Sputnik 1, launched by Russia on October 4, 1957.
  • Many countries, including India, have launched hundreds of satellites.
  • Aryabhata was India’s first satellite, launched in 1975.
  • Cartosat-2 is a remote-sensing satellite launched by India on January 12, 2018.
  • India also launched the world’s first educational satellite called EDUSAT in September 2004.
  • Other Indian satellites include Bhaskara, Rohini, INSAT-2A, and CARTOSAT.Artificial Satellites
    Artificial Satellites

Uses of Artificial Satellites

  • Communication satellites (like GSAT-15, launched on November 11, 2015) are used to send telephone calls and TV programs worldwide.
  • Weather satellites help forecast the weather and provide early warnings for storms and cyclones.
  • Remote sensing satellites take pictures of the Earth to study its surface and features.
  • Some satellites are designed to study outer space, helping us learn more about planets and stars.

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Space Travel

  • Space is a lonely and difficult place. 
  •  Who go to space are exposed to high levels of radiation. 
  • Vigorous training is needed to prepare for space missions.
  •  Rakesh Sharma, late Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams are astronauts of Indian origin who have travelled in space.

Earth and Its Natural Satellites (Part 2) Class 5 Notes Science

Space Travel

In short, the moon is a big rock that orbits Earth and affects the tides. It changes shape, which we call phases, and can block the sun or Earth during an eclipse. Man-made satellites help us talk to each other and predict the weather, while space travel lets us explore beyond Earth, but it's very hard to do.

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1. What is the Moon and why is it important for Earth?
Ans. The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and is important for several reasons. It helps stabilize Earth's rotation, which affects our climate and seasons. The Moon also plays a crucial role in the phenomenon of tides due to its gravitational pull on Earth's oceans.
2. How do the Moon's phases occur?
Ans. The Moon's phases occur due to its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. As the Moon orbits Earth, different portions of it are illuminated by sunlight, creating the phases we observe, such as new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, and full moon.
3. What causes tides on Earth?
Ans. Tides on Earth are caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. When the Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's oceans, it creates bulges of water, leading to high tides in those areas. As the Earth rotates, different areas experience these tidal changes.
4. What are solar and lunar eclipses?
Ans. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight either partially or completely. A lunar eclipse happens when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. Both types of eclipses depend on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
5. What are artificial satellites and how do they differ from the Moon?
Ans. Artificial satellites are man-made objects that are launched into space to orbit Earth or other celestial bodies. They differ from the Moon, which is a natural satellite formed through natural processes. Artificial satellites are used for communication, weather monitoring, navigation, and scientific research, while the Moon has natural features and plays a role in Earth's ecosystem.
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