Question 5 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 6 Geography - The Earth and the Solar System - Geography

Which of the following is known as minor planet?

a. Meteor

b. Asteroid

c. Comet

d. Satellite

Answer:

The correct option is (b) - Asteroids

Explanation:

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• Option A, Meteors - Meteors are not minor planets, but small pieces of dust or rock that enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up, creating bright streaks of light in the sky. This option is incorrect . ❌
• Option B, Asteroids - Asteroids are minor planets because they are a small solid, planet-like object that moves around the Sun. Asteroids are believed to be broken pieces of a planet that exploded long ago.  This option is correct .✅

• Option C, Comet - Comets are not minor planets, but icy bodies that orbit the Sun in highly elliptical orbits. When they come close to the Sun, they develop a tail of gas and dust that points away from the Sun. This option is incorrect .❌

• Option D, Satellite - Satellites are not minor planets, but natural or artificial objects that orbit a planet or another body. For example, the Moon is a natural satellite of Earth, and the International Space Station is an artificial satellite of Earth. This option is incorrect. ❌

Thus, the correct option is (b) Asteroid

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