The sun, the eight major planets, their moons and smaller celestial bodies like asteroids and comets collectively make up the:
2. Which celestial body is the primary source of heat and light energy in the solar system?
3. Which of the following represents the correct order of the planets starting from the one closet to the sun?
4. Which planet is famous for its extensive and easily visible ring system?
5. The movement of the Earth around the sun is known as
6. The hottest planet in the solar system is
7. Which of the following characteristics makes Earth unique among the eight major planets?
8. Which planet is known as the Red planet?
9. A celestial body that orbits a planet, like the moon orbits the Earth, is generally referred to as a
10. The path or track followed by a planet as it revolves around the sun is called its
11. The time it takes for a planet to make one complete revolution around the sun determines the length of its:
12. Which of the following planets is the largest in the solar system?
13. The Earth rotates on its axis in which direction?
14. Which of the following is the most direct and significant effect of Earth's Rotation?
15. The imaginary line upon which the Earth rotates is commonly known as the
16. The true shape of the Earth is best described as a sphere slightly flattened at the poles which is technically known as a/an:
17. Which term refers to the average weather conditions of a place recorded over a long period, usually 30-35 years?
18. What is the study of the Earth's surface, it's physical features, climate, population and resources called?
19. What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or larva?
20. What is the key tool used by geographers that involves computer-based systems for capturing, storing, manipulating and displaying spatial data?
