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What is the direction of Earth's revolution around the Sun?
What is the direction of Earth's revolution around the Sun?
- Westward
- Counterclockwise (correct)
- Clockwise
- Eastward
In which direction do most planets in our solar system revolve around the Sun?
In which direction do most planets in our solar system revolve around the Sun?
- Eastward
- Westward
- Counterclockwise (correct)
- Clockwise
What is the direction of rotation for six of the planets in our solar system around their own axes?
What is the direction of rotation for six of the planets in our solar system around their own axes?
- Eastward
- Clockwise
- Westward
- Counterclockwise (correct)
In what direction does the Sun rotate around its own axis?
In what direction does the Sun rotate around its own axis?
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According to the nebular hypothesis, how did the solar system form?
According to the nebular hypothesis, how did the solar system form?
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Earth's Revolution and Planetary Rotation
- Earth revolves around the Sun in a counterclockwise direction.
- Most planets in our solar system revolve around the Sun in a counterclockwise direction.
Planetary Rotation
- Six planets in our solar system rotate around their own axes in a counterclockwise direction.
- The Sun rotates around its own axis in a counterclockwise direction.
Formation of the Solar System
- According to the nebular hypothesis, the solar system formed from a giant cloud of gas and dust that collapsed under its own gravity.
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