Orbits in Space: A Cosmic Journey

What causes Earth to orbit around the Sun?

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Sun's magnetic field

• The Earth's tilt

Why does Earth not crash into the Sun?

• The Earth's magnetic field repels the Sun

• The Sun's gravity is not strong enough

• It is moving fast enough in its orbit

• It is moving too slowly

Why do lighter objects tend to orbit heavier ones?

• Heavier objects have less gravitational pull

• Because of gravitational attraction

• Due to their higher speed

• Lighter objects have stronger magnetic fields

How long does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 30 days

• 24 hours

• 10 years

• 365 days

What keeps the Earth from being pulled into the Sun?

• Solar winds

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's stable orbit speed

• The Sun's weakening gravity

What is the primary reason Earth orbits the Sun?

• The Earth's atmosphere

• The Sun's location in the galaxy

• The Sun's gravitational force

• The alignment of other planets

What is a galaxy?

• A single star

• A solar system

• A cluster of comets

• A system of stars, gas, and dust bound by gravity

What is the role of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way?

• It holds the galaxy together with its gravity

• It emits light and heat

• It repels other galaxies

• It causes the galaxy to expand

What defines a black hole?

• A planet with no moons

• An object with intense light

• A star with visible surfaces

• An object with extreme gravitational pull

What is the Milky Way Galaxy named after?

• A mythological god

• A chocolate bar

• A river

• A famous explorer

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