Solar System and Beyond OFFICIAL Test

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What does rotation describe in terms of an object's motion?

Back

Rotation describes an object's motion on its own axis.

Front

What are the outer planets primarily made of?

Back

The outer planets are made mostly of gas and liquid around a solid core.

Front

Which has a stronger force of gravity, Earth or the Moon?

Back

Earth has a stronger force of gravity than the Moon.

Front

How long does the cycle of the moon last?

Back

The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

Front

What can increase the gravitational attraction between the Sun and Venus?

Back

Reducing the distance between the Sun and Venus can increase the gravitational attraction.

Front

What is the main component of the Sun?

Back

The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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 largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Front

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

Back

The path a planet takes around the Sun is called an orbit.

Front

What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

Back

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