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What is the primary function of the Sun for Earth?
What is the primary function of the Sun for Earth?
Which planet is described as the 'blue planet'?
Which planet is described as the 'blue planet'?
What is the term for the path planets take around the Sun?
What is the term for the path planets take around the Sun?
Which characteristic is true for all planets in the solar system?
Which characteristic is true for all planets in the solar system?
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Which planet is known to have rings?
Which planet is known to have rings?
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Study Notes
The Solar System
- The solar system consists of the Sun, eight planets, and other celestial bodies.
- The Sun is a star, the only one visible during the day.
- It is made up of hot gases and emits heat and light, which are crucial for life on Earth.
Planets
- Planets are generally round and orbit around the Sun in fixed paths called orbits.
- This movement is called revolution.
- Planets also rotate on their own axes, which is called rotation.
- Planets do not emit their own light, but reflect the light from the Sun making them visible.
Planets in Order (Increasing Distance from the Sun)
- Mercury is the smallest planet.
- Venus is the brightest planet.
- Earth is the only planet known to support life and is often called the "blue planet".
- Mars is known as the "red planet".
- Jupiter is the largest and heaviest planet in the solar system.
- Saturn is the lightest planet and is known for its prominent rings.
- Uranus is an "ice giant".
- Neptune is the farthest and windiest planet from the Sun.
Movements of the Earth
- The Earth, like the other planets, rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
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Description
This quiz explores the basics of the solar system, including the Sun and the eight planets. Learn about the unique characteristics of each planet, their order from the Sun, and essential concepts such as rotation and revolution. Test your knowledge on celestial bodies and their significance to Earth.
