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Which of the following is not a natural satellite of Earth?

medium MCQ 1 mark Class 5 · EVS · Sunita in Space
  1. Moon
  2. Phobos
  3. Io
  4. Deimos
Answer
Phobos

The correct answer is Phobos — Thus, the option that is not Earth's satellite is Phobos.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall that Earth has one natural satellite: the Moon.
  2. Phobos and Deimos orbit Mars, not Earth.
  3. Io orbits Jupiter, not Earth.
  4. Thus, the option that is not Earth's satellite is Phobos.
Common mistake: Choosing Io or Deimos

Concept tested: Natural satellites of Earth

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