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)
(ii) the model Earth; (1 mark)
(iii) the model Moon; (1 mark)
(iv) the model planet with the largest orbit. (1 mark)
(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)
(iii) On which planet would a spaceship need the largest force to take off? (1 mark)
(maximum 7 marks)
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