Chapter 6 THE MAKING OF THE EARTH

Simplified Material X- English

L : THE MAKING OF THE EARTH

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Welcome to the intriguing world of PSEB 10 English, where we embark on a captivating journey through the chapter titled “The Making of Earth.” In this chapter, students delve into the fascinating subject of Earth’s formation and evolution, exploring the geological processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years. As students dive into the depths of this chapter, they will discover the intricate details of how continents were formed, mountains were raised, and oceans were created. Moreover, they will unravel the mysteries surrounding the emergence and development of life on Earth. With the help of PSEB solutions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the profound forces that have shaped our world, enabling them to appreciate the delicate balance that sustains life on this remarkable planet.

Q1. What are planets?

Ans. The heavenly bodies that move around the sun are called planets.

Q2. Define solar system.

Ans. The sun and the planets make a system which is called solar system.

Q3. How can you distinguish between planets and stars?

Ans. Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle.

Q4. Why do the stars twinkle?

Ans. Because their rays pass through many layers of atmosphere.

Q 5. How was the earth formed?

Ans. A bit of sun shot out and became earth. It was very small. So, it started to cool.

Q6. How were the oceans and seas formed?

Ans. After the Earth cooled down, the rain filled all the great hollows on the earth. Thus, ocean and seas were formed.

CLASS X : ENGLISH OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS MAIN COURSE BOOK:

LESSON : THE MAKING OF THE EARTH 1.

Q1 Moon is the satellite of ______. i) universe ii) oceans iii) Mars iv) Earth

Q 2. From where do the planets get light?

Q3. The planets twinkle at night. (True/ false)

Q4. All the hollows of the earth were filled with _____ when it rained heavily. i) dust ii) snow iii) water iv) light

Q5. How many years did the Earth take to cool down? i) thousand ii) millions iii) hundred iv) none of these

Q6. Planets have natural satellites. (True/ false)

Answer Key:

1. Moon is the satellite of Earth. i) universe ii) oceans iii) Mars iv) Earth

2. From where do the planets get light? Ans. Sun

3. The planets twinkle at night. (false)

4. All the hollows of the earth were filled with water when it rained heavily. i) dust ii) snow iii) water iv) light

5. How many years did the Earth take to cool down? i) thousand ii) millions iii) hundred iv) none of these

6. Planets have natural satellites. (True)

10th class – English Translation from English to Punjabi

Lesson : THE MAKING OF THE EARTH

1. The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family.

ਸੂਰਜ ਅਤੇ ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਅਪਣੇ ਉਪਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਨਾਲ ਖੁਸ਼ਹਾਲ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਬਣਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ

2. At night you see thousands of stars in the sky.

ਰਾਤ ਨੂੰ ਤੁਸ ਆਸਮਾਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਜ਼ਾਰ ਤਾਰੇ ਦੇਖਦੇ ਹੋ|

3. The real stars are like our sun.

ਅਸਲ ਤਾਰੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਸੂਰਜ ਵਰਗੇ ਹਨ|

4. So the earth started to cool.

ਇਸ ਲਈ ਧਰਤੀ ਠੰਡੀ ਹੋਣ ਲੱਗੀ|

5. Stars twinkle, planets do not.

ਤਾਰੇ ਟਿਮ ਟਿਮਾਂਉਦੇ ਹਨ, ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਨਹੀਂ

6. Can you distinguish between a planet and a star?

ਕੀ ਤੁਸ ਕਿਸੇ ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਅਤੇ ਤਾਰੇ ਦੇ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਫਰਕ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ?

7. The moon is called a satellite of the earth.

ਚੰਦਰਮਾ ਨੂੰ ਧਰਤੀ ਦਾ ਉਪg ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ|

8. Our earth belongs to the family of the sun.

ਸਾਡੀ ਧਰਤੀ ਸੂਰਜ ਦੇ ਪਿਰਵਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਤ ਹੈ|

9. In reality our sun itself is a star.

ਅਸਲ ਵਿਚ ਸਾਡਾ ਸੂਰਜ ਇਕ ਤਾਰਾ ਹੈ|

10. We think the Earth is very big.

ਸਾਨੂੰ ਲਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਧਰਤੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਵੱਡੀ ਹੈ|