LOOKING AT THE SKY 2

Why do planets orbit the sun in our solar system?

• Because of gravity

• Due to magnetic forces

• Because of solar winds

• Random motion

How do asteroids differ from planets?

• They are made of gas

• They are made of rock and metal, smaller than planets

• They are larger than planets

• They have no specific composition

How are Comets usually presented?

• As bright balls with tails

• As dark rocks

• As dark clouds

• As bright clouds

What are comets made of?

• They are made of gas

• They are made of rock and metal

• They are made of rock and roll

• They are made of rock and ice

How do comets react when they come near the sun in the solar system?

• The sun makes them hot, and they start to disappear

• The sun makes them hot, and they start to freeze

• The sun makes them hot, and they start to burn

• They remain unchanged

How do Earth and other planets move around the sun?

• They spin

• They orbit

• They bounce

• They hover

What force is responsible for planets spinning or turning around?

• Magnetism

• Centrifugal force

• Gravity

• Solar winds

How many planets are there in our solar system with moons?

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What are shooting stars, and how are they formed?

• Stars that move quickly across the sky; formed by planetary alignment

• Small pieces of rock that heat up and burn in the atmosphere

• Bright planets visible at night; formed by volcanic activity

• Large stars with tails; formed by comet collisions

What happens to meteors when they enter Earth's atmosphere?

• They get sad

• They explode

• They heat up and burn

• They bounce off