Chapter 9 - The Solar System

Earth is at the centre of the Solar System.

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In the year 2025, there are only 8 recognised planets in our Solar System.

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Asteroids and comets move around the Sun.

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The rotation of the Earth causes changes in shadows during the day.

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Earth moves orbits the Sun. This is why the Sun seems to move across the sky

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Earth is a planet in the Solar System. Name the other planets in the Solar System. (All 7 of them)

Why are there day and night on Earth?

• Because Mr Jacob says so.

• Earth moves around the Sun.

• Earth spins on its axis.

• The Sun spins on its axis.

The picture shows Yasmin's shadow at 8 o'clock in the morning.

Yasmin stands at the same spot at noon. What happens to her shadow and the position of the Sun at noon? (There is more than 1 answer)

• The Sun is right on top of Yasmin.

• The Moon is right on top of Yasmin.

• Yasmin's shadow becomes shorter.

• Yasmin's shadow becomes longer.

• There is no light, because the Moon does not produce light.

The Sun sets in the ______?

• North

• South

• East

• West