Exploring the Solar System
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Year 9
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Exploring the Solar System
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Answer all questions. Show your working where appropriate.
1.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
[1 mark]AJupiter
BSaturn
CEarth
DMars
2.
Which planet is known for having a prominent ring system?
[1 mark]ASaturn
BVenus
CJupiter
DNeptune
3.
The Earth orbits the Sun in approximately how many days?
[1 mark]A365
B30
C24
D100
4.
True or False: The Moon is a planet.
[1 mark]5.
True or False: The Sun is the center of the Solar System.
[1 mark]6.
Explain why Pluto is no longer classified as a planet.
[2 marks]7.
What is the main difference between an asteroid and a comet?
[2 marks]8.
Describe the greenhouse effect on Venus.
[3 marks]9.
Calculate the gravitational force between two masses of 1000 kg and 1500 kg separated by 10 meters. Use the formula: F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2, where G = 6.674 * 10^-11 N(m/kg)^2.
[4 marks]10.
Match the following celestial terms to their definitions:
[3 marks]1. Asteroid
2. Comet
3. Meteor
AA small body of matter from outer space that enters Earth's atmosphere
BSmall rocky body orbiting the Sun
CBody of ice, dust, and gas that forms a tail when close to the Sun
11.
Order the following planets from closest to farthest from the Sun: Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter.
[2 marks]1
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3
4
5
12.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the star at the center of our Solar System.
[1 mark]13.
Discuss the impact of the tilt of Earth's axis on seasonal changes. Provide examples.
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