NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 12: Beyond Earth – Free PDF Download

Chapter 12 of the Class 6 Science textbook Curiosity is Beyond Earth. It looks at Earth’s place in the solar system and how the Moon differs from our home planet. These Class 6 Science Chapter 12 solutions are also useful as quick revision notes before exams.

Earth’s Place in the Solar System

Q: What is Earth’s place in the solar system?
A: Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the only known planet in the solar system where life is found — because it has water, a suitable temperature range, and a protective atmosphere.

How the Moon Differs from Earth

Q: How is the Moon different from Earth?
A: The Moon is Earth’s natural satellite, and it has neither an atmosphere nor water, so life is not possible there — while Earth’s atmosphere, water and favourable temperature allowed life to flourish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Moon appear to change shape through the month?
The Moon doesn’t change shape — it reflects sunlight, and as it orbits Earth, we see different amounts of its sunlit half, creating the phases from new moon to full moon.

What is the difference between a natural satellite and an artificial satellite?
A natural satellite, like the Moon, forms naturally and orbits a planet without human involvement. An artificial satellite is built and launched by humans to orbit Earth for purposes like communication or weather monitoring.

Why were constellations important before the invention of the compass?
Sailors and travellers used recognisable star patterns, especially ones like the Pole Star found via the Big Dipper/Saptarishi, to determine direction and navigate at night.

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