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General Knowledge Class 7 - Universe Notes

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The Universe

Welcome to the chapter on The Universe for Class 7. In this chapter, you will learn about the vast universe, its components, and interesting facts about space. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to describe the universe, its origin, and the objects found in it!

Introduction

The universe is everything that exists—space, stars, planets, galaxies, and all forms of matter and energy. It is unimaginably huge and has fascinated humans for centuries.

Origin of the Universe

Scientists believe the universe began with the Big Bang about 13.8 billion years ago. Since then, it has been expanding and changing.

Main Components of the Universe

  • Galaxies: Huge groups of stars, dust, and gas. Our galaxy is called the Milky Way.
  • Stars: Hot, glowing balls of gas. The Sun is a star.
  • Planets: Large objects that orbit stars. Earth is a planet.
  • Moons: Objects that orbit planets.
  • Asteroids and Comets: Small rocky or icy bodies in space.
  • Black Holes: Regions in space with very strong gravity.

Interesting Facts About the Universe

  • There are billions of galaxies in the universe.
  • Light from the Sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth.
  • The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.
  • A black hole can pull in everything, even light!
  • The universe is still expanding.

Exploring the Universe

  • Astronomers use telescopes to study stars and galaxies.
  • Space missions like Voyager and Hubble have helped us learn more about space.
  • Satellites orbit Earth and help us study the universe.

Fun Activity: Make a Model of the Solar System

Use clay or paper to make the Sun and planets. Arrange them in order and label each one!

Summary

  • The universe contains everything—stars, planets, galaxies, and more.
  • It began with the Big Bang and is still expanding.
  • We use telescopes and satellites to explore the universe.

Practice Questions

  1. What is the name of our galaxy?
  2. What is a black hole?
  3. Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
  4. How did the universe begin?
  5. Name two tools used to study the universe.

Challenge Yourself

  • Draw and label the solar system.
  • List three differences between a planet and a star.

Did You Know?

  • The Milky Way galaxy has more than 100 billion stars!
  • Neutron stars are so dense that a teaspoon of their material would weigh billions of tons!

Glossary

  • Universe: Everything that exists in space.
  • Galaxy: A huge group of stars, dust, and gas.
  • Black Hole: A place in space with very strong gravity.
  • Big Bang: The event that started the universe.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Milky Way
  2. A region in space with very strong gravity that pulls in everything, even light.
  3. Jupiter
  4. With the Big Bang
  5. Telescopes, satellites

The universe is full of wonders—keep exploring and learning about space!

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