Topic 5.1 & 5.2: Solar System and The Universe

Imagine you're an astronaut like Emma, floating in space. Which of the following best describes the magical force that keeps planets, moons, and asteroids dancing around the sun?

• Gravity only affects the planets closest to the sun.

• Gravity keeps the planets, moons, and asteroids in orbit around the sun.

• Gravity has no effect on the motion of celestial bodies.

• Gravity only affects the sun.

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Imagine you're on a cosmic adventure with Jackson, Hannah, and Ava. What mysterious force keeps the planets from drifting away into the vastness of space?

• The magnetic field of the sun.

• The gravitational pull of the sun.

• The light from the sun.

• The rotation of the planets.

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• Planet A

• Planet B

• Both have the same gravitational pull

• It depends on their distance from the sun

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Imagine you're on a cosmic adventure with Olivia, Aria, and Ethan. Which of the following statements is true about the Milky Way galaxy?

• It is the only galaxy in the universe.

• It contains the Earth and its solar system.

• It is smaller than the solar system.

• It is not affected by gravity.

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Imagine you're part of an interstellar exploration team with Zoe, Anika, and Mason, and you've just discovered a brand-new planet in our solar system! What exciting data would you analyze to uncover its scale properties?

• The color of the planet.

• The mass, diameter, and distance from the sun.

• The number of moons it has.

• The speed of its rotation.

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Imagine you're an astronaut like David, floating in space. Which of the following best explains why the moon chooses to dance around the Earth instead of the sun?

• The moon is closer to the Earth than to the sun.

• The Earth has a stronger gravitational pull on the moon than the sun does.

• The moon is made of different materials than the planets.

• The sun's gravity does not affect the moon.

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Imagine you're an inventor like Benjamin or Aria. How do your engineering marvels contribute to groundbreaking scientific discoveries?

• They provide new tools and technologies for research.

• They replace the need for scientific research.

• They only benefit the field of astronomy.

• They have no impact on scientific discoveries.

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Imagine you're part of a team designing a spacecraft to explore the mysterious outer planets. Which feature would Kai, Ethan, and Avery agree is the most crucial for a successful mission?

• The color of the spacecraft.

• The fuel efficiency and durability of the spacecraft.

• The number of windows on the spacecraft.

• The speed of the spacecraft.

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Imagine you're on a cosmic adventure with Isla, Benjamin, and Aria. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a cause and effect relationship in our solar system?

• The sun rises in the east.

• The gravitational pull of the sun causes planets to orbit it.

• Stars twinkle in the night sky.

• The moon changes phases.

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Charlotte and Olivia have discovered a mysterious new moon orbiting a distant planet! What should be their first exciting step to unravel the secrets of its motion?

• Determine its color.

• Measure its distance from the planet and its orbital speed.

• Count the number of craters on its surface.

• Analyze its temperature.

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