Solar System Test Earth Science Q2P1 2024

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What force keeps the planets and other solar system objects in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity.

Front

Describe the movement of the Sun, Earth, and Moon in the solar system.

Back

Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits Earth.

Front

Which planet has the most gravity?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

Why is Venus often referred to as Earth's 'sister planet'?

Back

They are the same size.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for the solar system?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the path one object takes around another object due to gravitational forces.

Front

Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.