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 Sun rises at this time of day.
A. noon
B. night
C. morning

Question 2

A gavial is easy to distinguish from alligators and crocodiles because it has a very thin, toothy snout and a large bump on the end of its snout.
A. True
B. False

Question 3

What does the tool shown measure?
A. the length of an object
B. how much time has passed
C. how much matter an object has
D. how much space matter takes up

Question 4

An object that does work.
A. boulder
B. cliff
C. machine
D. planet

Question 5

How long does it take Earth to rotate around its axis?
A. 1 month
B. 1 day
C. 1 year