Common Assessment 5 Review (Space)

Front

What happens to the pull of gravity as the distance between two objects increases?

Back

The pull of gravity decreases.

Front

What is the habitable zone?

Back

A zone with the correct distance away from the Sun where life can be sustained.

Front

What happens to gravitational force as mass increases?

Back

Gravitational force increases.

Front

Which planet in our solar system has an atmosphere that is not suitable for life?

Back

Venus.

Front

Which planet has the most moons due to its size and gravitational pull?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

Back

The Sun provides light and heat, and its gravity keeps the planets in orbit.

Front

Define the term 'orbit'.

Back

The path one body takes around another body in space.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is a moon?

Back

A natural satellite that orbits a planet.