Solar System Model Representations

The video uses an apple to model Earth, illustrating how large objects can be represented on a smaller scale. It then scales the solar system using everyday objects, with Earth as a peppercorn and the Sun as a bowling ball. The video further explores the distance to Proxima Centauri, using a mandarin orange to represent the star. The tutorial concludes by encouraging viewers to think about their favorite celestial objects and how they fit into these models.

What fruit is used to model the Earth in the introduction?

• A banana

• A grape

• A Cripps pink apple

• A watermelon

In the solar system model, what object represents the Sun?

• A bowling ball

• A soccer ball

• A beach ball

• A basketball

Which object is used to represent Earth in the solar system model?

• A peppercorn

• A marble

• A pea

• A cherry

How is the distance from the Sun to Earth represented in the model?

• By a ruler

• By a string

• By a tape measure

• By a long walk

What is the closest star to our solar system?

• Alpha Centauri

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius

• Proxima Centauri

What fruit is used to represent Proxima Centauri in the model?

• A lime

• A lemon

• A grapefruit

• A mandarin orange

What is the size of Proxima Centauri B compared to Earth?

• Three times the size of Earth

• Twice the size of Earth

• Half the size of Earth

• About the size of Earth

Where would you need to be to accurately place Proxima Centauri in the model?

• In Hawaii

• In London

• In New York

• In Tokyo