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Questions on the Earth in Space

Q2.

(a) Xander made a model of part of the solar system. He used metal balls for the Sun, the Moon and the planets.

E goes around D.

B, C, D, F and G go around A.

Give the letter that is used to label:

(i) the model Sun; (1 mark) A

(ii) the model Earth; (1 mark) D

(iii) the model Moon; (1 mark) E

(iv) the model planet with the largest orbit. (1 mark) G

(b) The bar chart shows the force of gravity on eight of the planets.

(i) The gravity on Neptune is 12 N/kg. On the chart above, draw a bar for the planet Neptune. Use a ruler. (1 mark)

(ii) Give the name of a planet where you would weigh more than you weigh on Earth. (1 mark)

any one from

  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Neptune

(iii) On which planet would a spaceship need the largest force to take off? (1 mark)

Jupiter

(maximum 7 marks)