Planets and Solar System

The shape of the Earth’s orbit is called a(n) _________.

• ellipse

• revolution

• rotation

• axis

The earth ________ the sun.

• orbits

• axis

• rotation

• revolution

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One orbit around the sun is called a(n) _________.

• revolution

• ellipse

• orbits

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How long does it take to make a complete trip around the sun?

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Which one rotates on its axis?

• sun

• Earth

• moon

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The ____________________ of the Earth pulls the moon towards it, causing it to travel in a path around it. This is called:

• gravity

• ellipse

• sun

• phases

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What is the sixth planet from the sun?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Jupiter

What planet is closest to the sun?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Sun

Which planet rotates all the way on its side?

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Earth

What is a common characteristic of the inner planets?

• Large

• Gaseous

• Rings

• Rocky Surface

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