Earth's Motions Practice

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What is the location of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is located between the inner planets and the outer planets.

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Which planet has a higher period of rotation than period of revolution?

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Venus has a higher period of rotation than period of revolution.

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What is the revolution period of Neptune?

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Neptune has a revolution period of 165 Earth years.

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What happens during nuclear fusion?

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In nuclear fusion, smaller atoms are forced together to create larger atoms, releasing energy.

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What does a geocentric solar system refer to?

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A geocentric solar system refers to a model where Earth is used as a reference point.

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What is revolution in the context of planetary motion?

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Revolution is the movement of a planet around the sun in an orbital path.

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What is rotation in the context of planetary motion?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its own axis.

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Which planet is closest to the sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

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What is the significance of the sun in the solar system?

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The sun is the central star that provides light and heat, influencing the orbits of planets.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to a planet spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to a planet orbiting around the sun.