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Question 1
This question is about the structure of the universe. |
a) | The following are all astronomical objects:
Rank them from smallest to largest.
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b) | State the name of the galaxy that Earth is in.
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c) | The international space station is an artificial satellite. Explain what is meant by the term artificial satellite.
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d) | State the name of the natural satellite that orbits the Earth.
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Question 2
This question is about astronomical objects in space. |
a) | Match the object to the correct description.
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b) | State the name of three astronomical objects found in a solar system.
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Question 3
This question is about astronomical objects in the universe. |
a) | Which list shows the astronomical objects in order of size, starting with the smallest? A galaxy - Solar system - planet - Moon B planet - star - Solar system - galaxy C star - planet - Moon - Solar system D planet - Solar system - star - galaxy
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b) | Describe the shape of a planet's orbit around the Sun, and state the name of the force holding the planet in orbit.
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