Learn Class 2 Science - Earth and Universe

Earth

Earth is counted as the third planet from the Sun. Human beings and other creatures live on Earth. The Earth looks like a bluish-green ball. It is unique among all the planets.

Apart from all, the Earth is filled with plenty of water and some landmasses.

Moreover, it is covered with the layer of Air, and this planet holds the right combination of all the three, i.e., air, water, and Land, to help sustain life.

Universe

The Universe consists of Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and different forms of energy and matter. Our Universe consists of the Sun, Moon, Earth, Planets and the stars.

Sun

The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It is viewed as the brightest star in the sky.

Moon

Moon is much smaller than Sun. It doesn't hold its light.

Stars

Stars twinkles at Night in the Sky, and we can't see them in broad daylight. They are very tiny and far from us.

Solar System

A Solar system consists of 9 planets along with the Sun. The Sun is the centre of the Solar system and is called a part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Learning Videos for 2nd Grade Science - Earth and Universe

Earth and Universe Sample Questions for Class 2

Question 1

The picture given below shows the shape of the Moon in the night sky. What is the phase of the moon shown in the picture?
A. New Moon
B. Crescent
C. Half Moon
D. Full Moon

Question 2

Which of the following appears to change its shape when observed from the earth?
A. The Sun
B. The Moon
C. Comet
D. None of these

Question 3

Shadows are formed because:
A. light is a form of energy
B. light can be transmitted
C. light travels in straight lines
D. light can travel in space

Question 4

An object casts a shadow when
A. light passes through it.
B. it absorbs light.
C. it blocks the path of light.
D. light bends around the object.

Question 5

Which of the following helps plants to make food and grow?
A. The Moon
B. The Satellite
C. The Sun
D. The star