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Solar System Motion Research
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Solar System Motion Research
🌍 Part 1: Key Terms and Multiple Choice
1. What does it mean when a planet "rotates"?
It spins on its own axis
It travels around the Sun
It moves in a straight line
It changes colour
2. What shape is Earth's orbit around the Sun?
Perfect circle
Elliptical (oval-shaped)
Square
Triangle
3. Which of the following are considered planetoids? (Check all that apply)
Pluto
Ceres
Jupiter
Mars
4. How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
24 hours
30 days
365 days
10 years
🔍 Part 2: Research Recording
5. Your assigned solar system object: ________________
6. Distance from the Sun (in kilometres):
7. How long does it take to rotate once on its axis?
8. How long does it take to revolve around the Sun?
9. List three interesting facts about your assigned object:
a) ________________________________________________
b) ________________________________________________
c) ________________________________________________
10. Write a summary sentence using the words "rotate", "revolve", and "orbit":
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
🎯 Part 3: Quick Definitions
11. In your own words, define these terms:
Rotate: ________________________________
Revolve: _______________________________
Orbit: ___________________________________
Elliptical: _______________________________
12. Draw and label a simple diagram showing Earth's orbit around the Sun. Include arrows to show the direction of movement.
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