The Solar System Quiz

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What is the primary distinction between a planet and an asteroid?

  • Planets orbit the sun, while asteroids don't.
  • Asteroids revolve around other celestial bodies.
  • Asteroids are composed entirely of gas.
  • Planets are larger than asteroids. (correct)

Which statement accurately explains the arrangement of the planets in the solar system?

  • All planets are in contact with each other.
  • Planets follow elliptical orbits around the sun.
  • The planets orbit the sun at varying distances. (correct)
  • The inner planets are larger than the outer planets.

How many planets are there in the solar system?

  • Eight (correct)
  • Nine
  • Seven
  • Six

What role does the sun play in the solar system?

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What distinguishes moons from planets in the solar system?

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Watter van die volgende beskryf die rol van die son in die sonsisteem?

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Wat is die kenmerk van 'n baan of revolusie in die sonsisteem?

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Hoeveel planete in totaal orbit rondom die son?

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Wat is 'n eienskap van asteroïdes in die sonsisteem?

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Wat dui die afstand tussen die planete en die son aan?

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Flashcards

Solar System

A group of planets revolving around the sun.

Planet

A celestial body orbiting a star.

Asteroid

Small rocky objects orbiting the sun, often located in the asteroid belt.

Orbit

The path a planet takes around a star.

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Moon

A natural satellite of a planet.

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Sun

The star at the center of our Solar System.

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Mercury

The innermost planet in the Solar System.

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Venus

Second planet from the Sun.

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Earth

Planet that supports life.

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Mars

Fourth planet from the Sun

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Jupiter

Fifth planet from the Sun, known for its massive size.

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Saturn

Sixth planet from the Sun, known for its rings.

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Uranus

Seventh planet from the Sun.

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Neptune

Eighth and farthest planet from the Sun.

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Sonnestelsel

Groep planete wat om die son wentel.

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Planeet

Hemelse liggaam wat om 'n ster wentel.

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Asteroid

Klein rotsagtige voorwerp wat om die son wentel, dikwels in die asteroïdevorms.

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Wentelbaan

Die pad wat 'n planeet om 'n ster voltooi.

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Maan

Natuurlike satelliet van 'n planeet.

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Son

Die ster in die middel van ons sonnestelsel.

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Merkury

Die binneste planeet in die sonnestelsel.

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Venus

Tweede planeet vanaf die son.

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Aarde

Planeet wat lewe ondersteun.

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Mars

Vierde planeet vanaf die son.

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Jupiter

Vyfde planeet vanaf die son, bekend vir sy grootte.

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Saturnus

Sesde planeet vanaf die son, bekend vir sy ringe.

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Uranus

Sewende planeet vanaf die son.

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Neptunus

Agtste en verste planeet vanaf die son.

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Study Notes

The Solar System

  • The solar system includes the Sun and eight planets
  • The planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
  • Each planet orbits the Sun in its own orbit called an orbit
  • The distance of each planet from the Sun varies
  • Planets have moons that orbit them
  • Earth has one moon
  • Planets do not collide with each other due to their separate orbits

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