Solar System

Front

What determines the amount of gravitational attraction between the Earth and an object on Earth?

Back

The amount of gravitational attraction depends on the size and distance from the Earth.

Front

What celestial body does the moon revolve around?

Back

The moon revolves around the Earth.

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Venus is the closest planet to the Sun.

Front

How many times more gravity does the Earth have compared to the moon?

Back

The Earth has 6 times as much gravity as the moon.

Front

Which planet in our solar system is the furthest from the Sun?

Back

Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun.

Front

What is the main component of the solar system?

Back

The Sun is the main component of the solar system.

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

The path is called an orbit.

Front

What is the primary reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun causes the seasons.