Fill each clue with the common astronomical term:
Across — 2 Moon; 3 Venus; 6 Saturn; 9 Asteroids; 10 Sun; 11 Earth; 12 Jupiter.
Down — 1 Mercury; 2 Milky Way; 4 Uranus; 5 Light year; 7 Neptune; 8 Mars.
Across: 2. Moon 3. Venus 6. Saturn 9. Asteroids 10. Sun 11. Earth 12. Jupiter
Down: 1. Mercury 2. Milky Way 4. Uranus 5. Light year 7. Neptune 8. Mars
- a. charging
- b. rolling
- c. speeding
- d. flying
a; The comet travels continuously through the heavens, never stopping day or night. (Replace 'rampaging' with 'charging'.)
a; The comet travels continuously through the heavens, never stopping day or night. (Replace 'rampaging' with 'charging'.)
a. Because of its great speed. b. The comet's tail is being described/compared.
a. Because of its great speed. b. The comet's tail is being described/compared.
a. The shock wave. b. The shock wave reaching the ground causes the land to quake.
a. The shock wave. b. The shock wave reaching the ground causes the land to quake.
a. 'They' refers to comets. b. Scientists suggest that chemicals/organic compounds delivered by comets (in dust and debris) could have helped start life on Earth.
a. 'They' refers to comets. b. Scientists suggest that chemicals/organic compounds delivered by comets (in dust and debris) could have helped start life on Earth.
a. The poet/speaker. b. A comet in full flight.
a. The poet/speaker. b. A comet in full flight.
day or night; a spectacular scene; a cheetah; powerful and strong; outer ice; a trail; shock wave; scientists; emerging of life; spectacular
day or night; a spectacular scene; a cheetah; powerful and strong; outer ice; a trail; shock wave; scientists; emerging of life; spectacular
1. 'shake' and 'quake' are the rhyming words. 2. Rhyme scheme: A B C B (lines 2 and 4 rhyme — ABCB). 3. The rhythm mainly comes from the words/metrical pattern (stressed and unstressed syllables) in the lines; rhyme adds musicality. Example: 'With shock wave reaching to the ground' has a steady beat from its word stresses; 'shake'/'quake' provide end-rhyme but the line rhythms create the poem's pulse.
1. 'shake' and 'quake' are the rhyming words. 2. Rhyme scheme: A B C B (lines 2 and 4 rhyme — ABCB). 3. The rhythm mainly comes from the words/metrical pattern (stressed and unstressed syllables) in the lines; rhyme adds musicality. Example: 'With shock wave reaching to the ground' has a steady beat from its word stresses; 'shake'/'quake' provide end-rhyme but the line rhythms create the poem's pulse.
The poet describes the comet as a relentless, fast-moving spectacle that races through the heavens 'day or night' without stopping. He compares its speed to a cheetah and its mass and force to a mountain—both powerful and awe-inspiring. The comet carries a long tail of vapour and dust formed as its outer ice melts; this trail may deposit chemicals on Earth. A close comet could shake the atmosphere and send shock waves to the ground. Regardless of scientific debate, the poet insists that a comet in full flight is the finest spectacle.
The poet describes the comet as a relentless, fast-moving spectacle that races through the heavens 'day or night' without stopping. He compares its speed to a cheetah and its mass and force to a mountain—both powerful and awe-inspiring. The comet carries a long tail of vapour and dust formed as its outer ice melts; this trail may deposit chemicals on Earth. A close comet could shake the atmosphere and send shock waves to the ground. Regardless of scientific debate, the poet insists that a comet in full flight is the finest spectacle.
The poem suggests several possible effects of a comet passing near Earth. As a comet's outer ice melts it produces vapour and dust that trail behind; scientists propose such dust could deliver chemicals that helped start life on Earth. If a comet comes very close, its passage can disturb the atmosphere, producing shock waves that travel to the ground and cause the land to quake. In extreme cases, comet impacts could cause widespread destruction, but the poem focuses on atmospheric shaking, shock waves, and the potential for comet-borne materials to seed life.
The poem suggests several possible effects of a comet passing near Earth. As a comet's outer ice melts it produces vapour and dust that trail behind; scientists propose such dust could deliver chemicals that helped start life on Earth. If a comet comes very close, its passage can disturb the atmosphere, producing shock waves that travel to the ground and cause the land to quake. In extreme cases, comet impacts could cause widespread destruction, but the poem focuses on atmospheric shaking, shock waves, and the potential for comet-borne materials to seed life.
- a. Moon
- b. Sun
- c. star
- d. asteroids
(b) The Sun.
(b) The Sun.
- a. dust
- b. ice
- c. sand
- d. snow
(b) Ice.
(b) Ice.
- a. head
- b. star
- c. tail
- d. wings
(c) Tail.
(c) Tail.
- a. Earth
- b. Neptune
- c. Pluto
- d. Saturn
(c) Pluto.
(c) Pluto.
True.
True.
Interviewer: What was your first view from space like? Astronaut: I was amazed by the deep blackness of space and the beauty of Earth. Interviewer: Which view of Earth impressed you most? Astronaut: The green Nile cutting through Egypt between the blue Mediterranean and brown desert was breathtaking. Interviewer: What are food and entertainment like in flight? Astronaut: The food is ordinary; watching Earth through the window is the best entertainment. Interviewer: Is space tourism the future? Astronaut: Yes. More people will travel to space and gain a new perspective on our planet.
Interviewer: What was your first view from space like? Astronaut: I was amazed by the deep blackness of space and the beauty of Earth. Interviewer: Which view of Earth impressed you most? Astronaut: The green Nile cutting through Egypt between the blue Mediterranean and brown desert was breathtaking. Interviewer: What are food and entertainment like in flight? Astronaut: The food is ordinary; watching Earth through the window is the best entertainment. Interviewer: Is space tourism the future? Astronaut: Yes. More people will travel to space and gain a new perspective on our planet.
Dear Friend,
We reached Earth safely after our amazing journey. Thank you for welcoming us to your planet, guiding us through its unfamiliar places and making us feel at home. Without your help, our visit could not have been successful. Your friendship showed us that humanity is not alone and that kindness can cross worlds. We warmly invite you to visit Earth, share your wisdom with us and experience our home in return. We look forward to meeting you again.
Yours sincerely,
Jegan Kumar
Dear Friend,
We reached Earth safely after our amazing journey. Thank you for welcoming us to your planet, guiding us through its unfamiliar places and making us feel at home. Without your help, our visit could not have been successful. Your friendship showed us that humanity is not alone and that kindness can cross worlds. We warmly invite you to visit Earth, share your wisdom with us and experience our home in return. We look forward to meeting you again.
Yours sincerely,
Jegan Kumar