Orbiting the Sun

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Why does the Earth orbit around the Sun?

  • Because of the Sun's magnetic field
  • Because of the Earth's rotation
  • Because of the Sun's gravitational force (correct)
  • Because of the Earth's magnetic field

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

  • Rectangular
  • Circular
  • Elliptical (correct)
  • Spiral

What is the strongest at the center of the Sun?

  • Magnetic field
  • Gravity (correct)
  • Heat
  • Light

What determines how tightly a planet is pulled towards the Sun?

<p>The planet's distance from the Sun (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long will the Earth continue to orbit the Sun?

<p>Until the Sun dies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

<p>Because of the force of gravity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the Earth's orbit to be elliptical?

<p>The Sun's gravitational force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun?

<p>The Sun's gravity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines how tightly a planet is pulled towards the Sun?

<p>The Sun's gravity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long will the Earth continue to orbit the Sun?

<p>Until the Sun dies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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