Unit 1: Exploring the Solar System

What force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Electromagnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Nuclear force

• Frictional force

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a habitable planet?

• Presence of liquid water

• Suitable atmosphere

• Extreme temperatures

• Stable climate

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What is the primary component of the Sun?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

How does gravity affect the shape of planets?

• It makes them flat

• It makes them spherical

• It makes them irregular

• It has no effect

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Axis

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Which of the following is essential for a planet to support life?

• High levels of radiation

• Liquid water

• No atmosphere

• Extreme cold

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What is the effect of gravity on the motion of planets?

• It slows them down

• It speeds them up

• It keeps them in orbit

• It has no effect

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Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn