Exploring Our Solar System

Which of the following best describes the location of the Kuiper Belt in our solar system?

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Beyond Neptune

• Between Earth and Mars

• Inside the orbit of Mercury

What is the primary force that governs the motion of planets around the Sun?

• Electromagnetic force

• Nuclear force

• Gravity

• Friction

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Which characteristic of Earth is crucial for the existence of liquid water?

• Its distance from the Sun

• Its size

• Its magnetic field

• Its rotation speed

Which of the following celestial bodies is primarily composed of ice and dust and has a tail that points away from the Sun?

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteor

• Moon

How does gravity affect the motion of the Moon around Earth?

• It pushes the Moon away from Earth.

• It keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth.

• It has no effect on the Moon.

• It causes the Moon to spin faster.

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Which of the following is a reason why Earth's atmosphere is suitable for life?

• It is composed mostly of hydrogen.

• It contains a significant amount of oxygen.

• It is composed mostly of carbon dioxide.

• It has no water vapor.

What is the primary difference between a meteor and an asteroid?

• Size and location

• Composition

• Color

• Temperature

What role does gravity play in the formation of the solar system?

• It repels planets from the Sun.

• It attracts and holds together the components of the solar system.

• It has no role in the formation.

• It only affects the Sun.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Earth that supports life?

• Lack of atmosphere

• Presence of liquid water

• Extreme temperatures

• High levels of radiation

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Which of the following is located in the Oort Cloud?

• The Sun

• Comets

• Mars

• The Moon