Solar System and gravity

Front

Which planet would most likely have a longer year - the one closer or farther from the sun?

Back

The farther away a planet is from the sun, the longer its year will be.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What determines the length of a planet's year?

Back

The length of a planet's year is determined by the time it takes to revolve around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

Complete the following statement: The farther away two planets are, the _______ the gravitational force between them.

Back

less.

Front

Which planet has very visible rings?

Back

Saturn.

Front

The inner and outer planets are divided by...

Back

The asteroid belt.

Front

What is the primary force that governs the motion of planets in the solar system?

Back

Gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

How does gravity affect the orbits of planets around the sun?

Back

Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun by pulling them towards it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the difference between inner and outer planets?

Back

Inner planets are rocky and closer to the sun, while outer planets are gas giants and farther from the sun.

Front

Name the four inner planets of the solar system.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

Name the four outer planets of the solar system.

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.