Earth & Solar System Test Review

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What is the relationship between a planet's orbital radius and its orbital period?

Back

Planets with a shorter orbital radius (closer to the sun) take less time to orbit the sun.

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In which direction does Earth orbit the sun?

Back

Earth orbits the sun in a counterclockwise direction.

Front

What is a common characteristic of asteroids and comets?

Back

Both asteroids and comets orbit the sun.

Front

Where should the Sun be located in a model of the solar system?

Back

The Sun should be located in the center of the model.

Front

List the planets in order from the sun.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Front

What is the closest planet to the sun?

Back

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What are the two main types of planets in our solar system?

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The two main types of planets are terrestrial (rocky) planets and gas giants.

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What is a comet?

Back

A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that orbits the sun.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.