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Which of the following statements are TRUE?
a. The sun revolves around the planets, and the moons revolve around their planets.
b. Planets, moons and the sun revolve around the solar system.
c. Planets revolve around moons, and together the planets and moons revolve around the sun.
d. Moons revolve around planets, and planets revolve around the sun.
d. Moons revolve around planets, and planets revolve around the sun.
What do the four outer planets have in common?
hint: size and makeup
They are much larger than Earth and mainly are made up of gases.
How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?
1 year
What do all of the inner planets (closer to the sun) have in common?
hint: their surface
Why does Earth have seasons?
Earth's axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.
Which of the following best describes why temperatures are colder in winter than in summer
The hemisphere experiencing winter receives less direct sunlight from the sun.
One rotation of Earth on its axis takes about how long?
1 day