State Test Review Science

The planets orbit around the sun because of...

• Light

• Potential Energy

• Gravity

• Milky Way

Answer explanation

The planets orbit around the sun due to gravity, which is the force that attracts them towards the sun. This gravitational pull keeps the planets in their elliptical orbits.

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The fastest planet that orbits the sun is...

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

Answer explanation

Mercury is the fastest planet orbiting the sun, completing its orbit in just 88 Earth days. Its proximity to the sun results in a higher orbital speed compared to other planets.

The slowest planet that orbits the sun is (a)   and it takes 165 years.

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Answer explanation

Neptune is the slowest planet orbiting the sun, taking about 165 years to complete one orbit. This long orbital period is due to its great distance from the sun compared to the other planets.

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Why does Neptune take 165 years to orbit the sun?

• The bigger planets have more mass.

• The closer a planet is to the sun, the more gravitational force it experiences.

• The smaller planets have less mass.

• The farther a planet is from the sun, the less gravitational force it experiences.

Answer explanation

Neptune takes 165 years to orbit the sun because it is far from the sun, experiencing less gravitational force. This reduced gravitational pull results in a longer orbital period compared to planets closer to the sun.

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The Earth's tilt creates...

• People on edge

• Flat Earthers

• Magnetic Field

• Seasons

Answer explanation

The Earth's tilt is responsible for the changing seasons. As the Earth orbits the sun, different areas receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasonal changes.

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The Earth is tilted by ____ degrees.

• 23.5

• 20

• 70

• 55

Answer explanation

The Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt is responsible for the changing seasons, making 23.5 the correct answer.

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Match the months and seasons * Mark only one oval per row.

• December

• Summer

• June

• Spring

• September

• Fall

• March

• Winter

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In the Northern Hemisphere, which month receives direct sunlight? Mark only one oval.

• December

• March

• June

• September

Answer explanation

In the Northern Hemisphere, June receives direct sunlight as it marks the summer solstice, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. This results in longer days and more direct sunlight compared to other months.

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In the Southern Hemisphere, which month receives direct sunlight? Mark only one oval.

• December

• March

• June

• September

Answer explanation

In the Southern Hemisphere, December is summer, and the sun is directly overhead at noon. This results in the most direct sunlight during this month, making it the correct answer.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, which month receives indirect sunlight? Mark only one oval.

• December

• March

• June

• September

Answer explanation

In December, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, resulting in indirect sunlight. This leads to shorter days and colder temperatures, marking it as the month with the least direct sunlight.

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