Hypothetical situation related to the Solar System

Which of these is most likely to happen if the Earth stops rotating?

• Increased sunlight and warmer temperatures
• Decreased gravitational force
• No change in weather patterns
• Devastating winds and storms

How long does it take for the Earth to complete a full rotation?

• 12 hours
• 48 hours
• 1 week
• 24 hours

Why are the outer planets have more moons compared to the inner planets?

• Stronger gravitational forces
• Lack of atmosphere
• Closer proximity to the sun
• Weaker gravitational forces

Which planet has the most number of natural satellites?

• Mars

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

How does a moon libration occur?

• Due to the gravitational pull of the sun on the moon
• As a result of the moon's magnetic field interacting with the Earth's
• Because the moon is made of cheese and it moves around to show different sides
• Due to the slight wobble and tilt of the moon's axis as it orbits the Earth.

The photograph shows an Earth phase that is seen by an astronaut on the moon. What type of moon phase can be seen from the Earth by the terrestrial observers when this occurs at that time?

• Half moon
• Full moon
• Crescent moon

• New moon

How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?

• 27.3 days
• 48 hours
• 365 days
• 2 weeks

Predict the effects that might take place if the Earth rotates in a slow pace?

• Longer day and night

• Centrifugal force felt from every point of Earth decreases

• Sea level rises in tundra regions

• Wind and atmospheric circulation will be influenced

Why does the moon keep the same surface facing towards the Earth?

• Solar flares
• Tidal locking
• Gravitational pull from other planets
• Magnetic field

Determine whether the statement below is true or false.

The phases of the Earth are opposite with the phases of the moon.

• True

• False