Solar System Review

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True or False: As a general rule, the farther a planet is from the sun, the longer it will take to revolve around it.

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True

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Which planet would most likely have a longer year: the one closer to the sun or the one farther away?

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The planet farther away from the sun would have a longer year.

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What determines the length of a planet's year?

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

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What model of the Solar System places the sun at the center?

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The heliocentric model.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun?

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Approximately 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while gas giants are composed mostly of gases and have no solid surface.

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How does the gravitational pull of the sun affect the planets in the Solar System?

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The gravitational pull of the sun keeps the planets in orbit around it.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt in the Solar System?

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The asteroid belt separates the inner terrestrial planets from the outer gas giants.