Exploring Our Solar System and Beyond with Bill Nye

Which planets orbit the Sun more quickly?

• Planets closer to the Sun

• Planets farther from the Sun

• All planets at the same speed

• Only gaseous planets

How does the distance from the Sun affect the orbital speed of planets?

• Closer planets orbit faster

• Closer planets orbit slower

• Distance has no effect

• Farther planets orbit faster

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What role does gravity play in the solar system?

• It pulls planets to keep them in orbit

• It only affects comets

• It has no significant role

• It pushes planets away from the Sun

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What analogy is used to explain the function of gravity in the solar system?

• A magnet attracting metal

• A rope pulling a ball

• A car driving on a road

• A boat floating on water

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How long does it take for Mercury to orbit the Sun?

• 888 days

• 365 days

• 248 years

• 1 day

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What is the orbital period of Earth around the Sun?

• 248 years

• 1 day

• 365 days

• 888 days

Which planet has an orbital period of about 248 years?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• Pluto

What is the primary reason planets shine in the night sky?

• They generate their own light

• They are covered in reflective ice

• They reflect light from the Sun

• They are on fire

What does the Moon primarily cause on Earth?

• Earthquakes

• Solar eclipses

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tides

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Moon?

• Magnetic fields

• Signs of life

• Water

• All of the above