Front

What is the reason planets closer to the Sun orbit faster?

Back

They travel a shorter distance.

Front

Which diagram best represents the motion of the Moon around the Earth and the Earth around the Sun?

Back

A diagram showing the Moon orbiting the Earth and the Earth-Moon system orbiting the Sun.

Front

What shape do planetary orbits take in our solar system?

Back

Planetary orbits are elliptical, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse.

Front

How do planets move around the Sun in relation to their distance?

Back

Planets closer to the Sun move faster in their orbits.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon.

Front

What is the role of gravity in planetary motion?

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the average time it takes for Earth to orbit the Sun?

Back

One year (approximately 365 days).

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

Back

A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

Front

What is the significance of the Sun being at one focus of planetary orbits?

Back

It explains why planets move in elliptical paths rather than circular ones.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.