KS3 Physics Quiz "The Earth, gravity, weight, our solar system and space beyond"

The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the new moon phase? [7L-1]
1. moon position 1
2. moon position 5
3. moon position 2
4. moon position 8
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waxing crescent phase? [7L-2]
1. moon position 4
2. moon position 2
3. moon position 6
4. moon position 8
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the first quarter phase? [7L-3]
1. moon position 7
2. moon position 4
3. moon position 3
4. moon position 6
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waxing gibbous phase? [7L-4]
1. moon position 6
2. moon position 2
3. moon position 8
4. moon position 4
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the full moon phase? [7L-5]
1. moon position 5
2. moon position 1
3. moon position 2
4. moon position 8
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waning gibbous phase? [7L-6]
1. moon position 2
2. moon position 6
3. moon position 4
4. moon position 8
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the last quarter phase? [7L-7]
1. moon position 1
2. moon position 3
3. moon position 7
4. moon position 5
The diagram shows a sequence of eight moon positions as it orbits the Earth. When viewed from Earth, which moon position corresponds to the waning crescent phase? [7L-8]
1. moon position 2
2. moon position 4
3. moon position 6
4. moon position 8
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun once? [7L-9]
1. 365 days
2. 28 days
3. 24 hours
4. 12 hours
Which matches the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth once? [7L-10]
1. 365 days
2. 28 days
3. 24 hours
4. 12 hours
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to spin round once on its axis? [7L-11]
1. 365 days
2. 28 days
3. 24 hours
4. 12 hours
Which matches the length of daylight on the equator? [7L-12]
1. 365 days
2. 28 days
3. 24 hours
4. 12 hours
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun once? [7L-13]
1. year
2. month
3. day
4. half a day
Which matches the approximate time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth once? [7L-14]
1. year
2. month
3. day
4. half a day
Which matches the time it takes for the Earth to spin round once on its axis? [7L-15]
1. year
2. month
3. day
4. half a day
Which matches the length of night-time on the equator? [7L-16]
1. year
2. month
3. day
4. half a day
Which planet is nearest the Sun? [7L-17]
1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Mars
4. Saturn
Which planet is the 2nd in order from the Sun? [7L-18]
1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Mars
4. Saturn
Which planet is the 3rd in order from the Sun? [7L-19]
1. Mars
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Jupiter
Which planet is the 4th in order from the Sun? [7L-20]
1. Saturn
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
Which planet is the 5th in order from the Sun? [7L-21]
1. Jupiter
2. Neptune
3. Mars
4. Saturn
Which planet is the 6th in order from the Sun? [7L-22]
1. Venus
2. Saturn
3. Mars
4. Pluto
Which planet is the 7th in order from the Sun? [7L-23]
1. Mars
2. Venus
3. Uranus
4. Pluto
Which planet is the 8th in order from the Sun? [7L-24]
1. Mars
2. Saturn
3. Pluto
4. Neptune
Which object is the farthest from the Sun? [7L-25]
1. Pluto
2. Venus
3. Mars
4. Neptune
Why is dwarf Pluto colder than the other major planets in our solar system? [7L-26]
1. it is the smallest radius planet
2. it is furthest from the Sun
3. it has the smallest mass
4. it has the longest year
Why is there no liquid water on Mercury or Venus? [7L-27]
1. they rotate too fast
2. their total daylight hours is too long
3. they are too hot
4. they are too cold
Why is there no liquid water on Mars or Pluto? [7L-28]
1. they rotate too fast
2. their total daylight hours is too long
3. they are too hot
4. they are too cold
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-29]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Winter season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-30]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Spring season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-31]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Summer season in the Northern Hemisphere? [7L-32]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Spring season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-33]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Summer season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-34]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-35]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which position in the cycle corresponds to the Winter season in the Southern Hemisphere? [7L-36]
1. position 1
2. position 2
3. position 3
4. position 4
Which of the following planets has the longest day? [7L-37]
1. Venus
2. Saturn
3. Mercury
4. Pluto
Which of the following planets has the shortest day? [7L-38]
1. Venus
2. Jupiter
3. Mercury
4. Pluto
Which of the following planets has the shortest year? [7L-39]
1. Venus
2. Saturn
3. Mercury
4. Pluto
Which of the following planets has the longest year? [7L-40]
1. Venus
2. Saturn
3. Mercury
4. Pluto
Which of the following planets has the day longer than the year!? [7L-41]
1. Venus
2. Saturn
3. Mercury
4. Pluto
Which explains why a planet has 'day' and 'night'? [7L-42]
1. the same side always faces the Sun
2. it rotates around a spin axis
3. the spin axis is tilted
4. it moves nearer to, or further from, the Sun
Which explains why a planet has 'seasons'? [7L-43]
1. the same side always faces the Sun
2. it rotates around a spin axis
3. the spin axis is tilted
4. it moves nearer to, or further from, the Sun
Which explains why Mars has 'seasons'? [7L-44]
1. it rotates around a spin axis
2. the same side always faces the Sun
3. it moves nearer to, or further from, the Sun
4. the spin axis is tilted
Which explains why Earth has 'day' and 'night'? [7L-45]
1. it rotates around a spin axis
2. the same side always faces the Sun
3. it moves nearer to, or further from, the Sun
4. the spin axis is tilted
Which is the path of an object moving around another in space? [7L-46]
1. constellation
2. orbit
3. asteroid
4. planet
Which is a rock moving around the Sun between the paths of Mars and Jupiter? [7L-47]
1. constellation
2. orbit
3. asteroid
4. eclipse
Which is a very large spinning object moving around a star? [7L-48]
1. constellation
2. orbit
3. asteroid
4. planet
Which is a recognisable pattern of stars? [7L-49]
1. constellation
2. orbit
3. asteroid
4. planet
Which is a mass of dust and ice going around the Sun? [7L-50]
1. constellation
2. comet
3. asteroid
4. planet
Which force keeps a planet moving around the Sun? [7L-51]
1. electrical
2. magnetic
3. gravitational
4. nuclear
Which explains why stars seem to move across the sky? [7L-52]
1. the same side of the Earth always faces the Sun
2. the Earth moves nearer to, or further from, the stars
3. the spin axis of the Earth is tilted
4. the Earth rotates around a spin axis
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-53]
1. the Moon always appears to be the same size because it moves in circular orbit around the Earth
2. a lunar eclipse can occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth
3. a solar eclipse can occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon
4. the Moon is seen by light reflected from the Earth
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-54]
1. the Moon always appears to be the same size because it moves at the same speed as the Earth
2. a lunar eclipse can occur when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun
3. a solar eclipse can occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon
4. the Moon is seen by light reflected from the Earth
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-55]
1. the Moon always appears to be the same size because it moves at the same speed as the Earth
2. a lunar eclipse can occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth
3. a solar eclipse can occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun
4. the Moon is seen by light reflected from the Earth
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-56]
1. the Moon always appears to be the same size because it moves at the same speed as the Earth
2. a lunar eclipse can occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth
3. a solar eclipse can occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon
4. the Moon is seen by light from the Sun being reflected
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-57]
1. Neptune seems much brighter than Pluto because it is much bigger
2. Venus is a luminous object
3. Venus is very bright because it has a highly reflective surface
4. the Sun is a non-luminous object
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-58]
1. Neptune seems much brighter than Pluto because it is much nearer the Sun
2. Venus is a non-luminous object
3. Venus is very bright because it is so hot
4. the Sun is a non-luminous object
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-59]
1. Neptune seems much brighter than Pluto because it is much nearer the Sun
2. Venus is a luminous object
3. Venus is very bright because it is near the Sun
4. the Sun is a non-luminous object
Which of the following is TRUE? [7L-60]
1. Neptune seems much brighter than Pluto because it is much nearer the Sun
2. Venus is a highly reflective object
3. Venus is very bright because it is so hot
4. the Sun is a luminous object
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-61]
1. there are four smaller rocky ones, followed by four giant gas ones and then another small rocky one
2. it is less difficult to see with a telescope because its size increases
3. its speed gets faster with the increasing gravity pull of the Sun
4. its year gets shorter as the Sun's gravity pull decreases
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-62]
1. its mass gets bigger and there is more gas than solid
2. it is more difficult to see with a telescope because it is further away
3. its speed gets faster with the increasing gravity pull of the Sun
4. its year gets shorter as the Sun's gravity pull decreases
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-63]
1. its mass gets bigger and there is more gas than solid
2. it is less difficult to see with a telescope because its size increases
3. its speed gets slower with the decreasing gravity pull of the Sun
4. its year gets shorter as the Sun's gravity pull decreases
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [7L-64]
1. its mass gets bigger and there is more gas than solid
2. it is less difficult to see with a telescope because its size increases
3. its speed gets faster with the increasing gravity pull of the Sun
4. its year gets longer as the Sun's gravity pull decreases
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 3 months time? [7L-65]
1. position 3
2. position 4
3. position 1
4. position 2
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 6 months time? [7L-66]
1. position 3
2. position 4
3. position 1
4. position 2
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 9 months time? [7L-67]
1. position 3
2. position 4
3. position 1
4. position 2
Starting with the Earth at position 2 in the cycle, where will the Earth be in 12 months time? [7L-68]
1. position 3
2. position 4
3. position 1
4. position 2
from which direction does the Sun rise in the northern hemisphere? [7L-69]
1. East
2. West
3. South
4. North
In which direction does the Sun set in the northern hemisphere? [7L-70]
1. East
2. West
3. South
4. North
In which direction is the Sun highest in the sky? [7L-71]
1. East
2. West
3. South
4. North
In which direction does a magnetic compass point? [7L-72]
1. East
2. West
3. South
4. North
How long is it likely to take for sunlight reflected off a satellite at night to reach your eyes? [7L-73]
1. 2/10000th of a second
2. 1.3 seconds
3. 8.5 minutes
4. 4.3 years
How long is it likely to take for sunlight reflected off the moon to reach your eyes? [7L-74]
1. 2/10000th of a second
2. 1.3 seconds
3. 8.5 minutes
4. 4.3 years
How long is it likely to take for light directly from our Sun to reach your eyes? [7L-75]
1. 2/10000th of a second
2. 1.3 seconds
3. 8.5 minutes
4. 4.3 years
How long is it likely to take for light from the next nearest star after the Sun to reach your eyes? [7L-76]
1. 2/10000th of a second
2. 1.3 seconds
3. 8.5 minutes
4. 4.3 years
At what time is the Sun highest in the sky?
1. 12 noon
2. 10 am
3. 2 pm
4. 12 midnight
Which of the following explains why the Sun seems to move across the sky? [7L-78]
1. the Earth goes around the Sun
2. the Earth revolves around a spin axis
3. the Earth's spin axis is tilted
4. the Earth moves nearer to and then further away from the Sun
From the point of view of plant growth, which is the best direction for a short narrow garden attached to a house to face? [7L-79]
1. East
2. West
3. South
4. North
From the point of view of plant growth, which is the worst direction for a short narrow garden attached to a house to face? [7L-80]
1. East
2. West
3. South
4. North
Which object is the Sun? [7L-81]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
Which object is a comet? [7L-82]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
Which object could be the Earth? [7L-83]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
Which object is our Moon? [7L-84]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
Which object could be Mars? [7L-85]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
Which object could be an asteroid? [7L-86]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
Which object is a star? [7L-87]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
Which object is a moon of a planet? [7L-88]
1. object U
2. object V
3. object X
4. object Y
5. object Z
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.

Choose word from: dark, Earth, eclipse, Moon, reflected, Sun
Which word is missing from __(1)__? [7L-89]
1. Moon
2. reflected
3. eclipse
4. Earth
5. Sun
6. dark
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.

Choose word from: dark, Earth, eclipse, Moon, reflected, Sun
Which word is missing from __(2)__? [7L-9]
1. Moon
2. reflected
3. eclipse
4. Earth
5. Sun
6. dark
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.

Choose word from: dark, Earth, eclipse, Moon, reflected, Sun
Which word is missing from __(3)__? [7L-91]
1. Moon
2. reflected
3. eclipse
4. Earth
5. Sun
6. dark
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.

Choose word from: dark, Earth, eclipse, Moon, reflected, Sun
Which word is missing from __(4)__? [7L-92]
1. Moon
2. reflected
3. eclipse
4. Earth
5. Sun
6. dark
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.

Choose word from: dark, Earth, eclipse, Moon, reflected, Sun
Which word is missing from __(5)__? [7L-93]
1. Moon
2. reflected
3. eclipse
4. Earth
5. Sun
6. dark
The __(1)__ is seen by __(2)__ sunlight as it orbits the Earth. A lunar __(3)__ happens when the __(4)__ is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth blocks out light from the __(5)__ so the Moon goes __(6)__.

Choose word from: dark, Earth, eclipse, Moon, reflected, Sun
Which word is missing from __(6)__? [7L-94]
1. Moon
2. reflected
3. eclipse
4. Earth
5. Sun
6. dark
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.

Choose word from: Earth, light, luminous, Moon, solar, Sun
Which word is missing from __(1)__? [7L-95]
1. luminous
2. light
3. solar
4. Sun
5. Moon
6. Earth
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.

Choose word from: Earth, light, luminous, Moon, solar, Sun
Which word is missing from __(2)__? [7L-96]
1. luminous
2. light
3. solar
4. Sun
5. Moon
6. Earth
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.

Choose word from: Earth, light, luminous, Moon, solar, Sun
Which word is missing from __(3)__? [7L-9]
1. luminous
2. light
3. solar
4. Sun
5. Moon
6. Earth
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.

Choose word from: Earth, light, luminous, Moon, solar, Sun
Which word is missing from __(4)__? [7L-98]
1. luminous
2. light
3. solar
4. Sun
5. Moon
6. Earth
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.

Choose word from: Earth, light, luminous, Moon, solar, Sun
Which word is missing from __(5)__? [7L-99]
1. luminous
2. light
3. solar
4. Sun
5. Moon
6. Earth
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark.

Choose word from: Earth, light, luminous, Moon, solar, Sun
Which word is missing from __(6)__? [7L-100]
1. luminous
2. light
3. solar
4. Sun
5. Moon
6. Earth
Which path is most likely to correspond to mid-winter? [7L-101]
1. path 1
2. path 2
3. path 3
Which path is most likely to correspond to midway between summer and winter (mid-autumn or mid-spring)? [7L-102]
1. path 1
2. path 2
3. path 3
Which path is most likely to correspond to mid-summer? [7L-103]
1. path 1
2. path 2
3. path 3
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
How long will it take for the Sun to move from points (2) to (3)? [7L-104]
1. 6 hours
2. 9 hours
3. 12 hours
4. 3 hours
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
How long will it take for the Sun to move from points (3) to (5)? [7L-105]
1. 6 hours
2. 9 hours
3. 12 hours
4. 3 hours
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
How long will it take for the Sun to move from points (4) to (7)? [7L-106]
1. 6 hours
2. 9 hours
3. 12 hours
4. 3 hours
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
How long will it take for the Sun to move from points (1) to (5)? [7L-107]
1. 6 hours
2. 9 hours
3. 12 hours
4. 3 hours
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
How many hours of daylight are likely for path 1 in mid-winter? [7L-108]
1. 6 hours
2. 3 hours
3. 10 hours
4. 8 hours
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
At what time is the Sun at point (2)? [7L-109]
1. 6am
2. 5am
3. 9am
4. 11am
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
At what time is the Sun at point (3)? [7L-110]
1. 8am
2. 9am
3. 12 noon
4. 6am
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
At what time is the Sun at point (5)? [7L-111]
1. 2pm
2. 6pm
3. 3pm
4. 8pm
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
At what time is the Sun at point (6)? [7L-112]
1. 8pm
2. 5pm
3. 3pm
4. 6pm
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
At what time does the Sun rise in mid-winter (path 1)? [7L-113]
1. 8am
2. 7am
3. 11am
4. 5am
The diagram shows that path of the Sun in the sky over northern Scotland at three different times of the year.
At what time does the Sun set in mid-winter (path 1)? [7L-114]
1. 3pm
2. 4pm
3. 7pm
4. 5pm
The Sun __(1)__ in the __(2)__ in the morning and __(3)__ in the __(4)__ in the evening. If you looked down on the Earth from above the North Pole the Earth would seem to spin __(5)__ but if viewed from above the South Pole it would appear to spin __(6)__.

Choose word from: anticlockwise, clockwise, east, rises, sets, west
Which word is missing from __(1)__? [7L-115]
1. rises
2. east
3. sets
4. west
5. anticlockwise
6. clockwise
The Sun __(1)__ in the __(2)__ in the morning and __(3)__ in the __(4)__ in the evening. If you looked down on the Earth from above the North Pole the Earth would seem to spin __(5)__ but if viewed from above the South Pole it would appear to spin __(6)__.

Choose word from: anticlockwise, clockwise, east, rises, sets, west
Which word is missing from __(2)__? [7L-116]
1. rises
2. east
3. sets
4. west
5. anticlockwise
6. clockwise
The Sun __(1)__ in the __(2)__ in the morning and __(3)__ in the __(4)__ in the evening. If you looked down on the Earth from above the North Pole the Earth would seem to spin __(5)__ but if viewed from above the South Pole it would appear to spin __(6)__.

Choose word from: anticlockwise, clockwise, east, rises, sets, west
Which word is missing from __(3)__? [7L-117]
1. rises
2. east
3. sets
4. west
5. anticlockwise
6. clockwise
The Sun __(1)__ in the __(2)__ in the morning and __(3)__ in the __(4)__ in the evening. If you looked down on the Earth from above the North Pole the Earth would seem to spin __(5)__ but if viewed from above the South Pole it would appear to spin __(6)__.

Choose word from: anticlockwise, clockwise, east, rises, sets, west
Which word is missing from __(4)__? [7L-118]
1. rises
2. east
3. sets
4. west
5. anticlockwise
6. clockwise
The Sun __(1)__ in the __(2)__ in the morning and __(3)__ in the __(4)__ in the evening. If you looked down on the Earth from above the North Pole the Earth would seem to spin __(5)__ but if viewed from above the South Pole it would appear to spin __(6)__.

Choose word from: anticlockwise, clockwise, east, rises, sets, west
Which word is missing from __(5)__? [7L-119]
1. rises
2. east
3. sets
4. west
5. anticlockwise
6. clockwise
The Sun __(1)__ in the __(2)__ in the morning and __(3)__ in the __(4)__ in the evening. If you looked down on the Earth from above the North Pole the Earth would seem to spin __(5)__ but if viewed from above the South Pole it would appear to spin __(6)__.

Choose word from: anticlockwise, clockwise, east, rises, sets, west
Which word is missing from __(6)__? [7L-120]
1. rises
2. east
3. sets
4. west
5. anticlockwise
6. clockwise
Which month corresponds to position 3 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-121]
1. March
2. June
3. September
4. December
Which month corresponds to position 4 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-122]
1. March
2. June
3. September
4. December
Which month corresponds to position 1 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-123]
1. March
2. June
3. September
4. December
Which month corresponds to position 2 in the yearly cycle of the Earth? [7L-124]
1. March
2. June
3. September
4. December
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to sunset at about 6pm? [7L-125]
1. point 1
2. point 2
3. point 6
4. point 8
5. point 5
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to about 9pm and stars could be readily observed? [7L-126]
1. point 1
2. point 2
3. point 6
4. point 4
5. point 5
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to 12 midnight? [7L-127]
1. point 7
2. point 2
3. point 3
4. point 4
5. point 5
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to about 3am and stars could be readily observed? [7L-128]
1. point 7
2. point 2
3. point 3
4. point 4
5. point 5
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to sunrise at about 6am? [7L-129]
1. point 1
2. point 2
3. point 3
4. point 5
5. point 4
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to daylight at about 9am? [7L-130]
1. point 6
2. point 7
3. point 8
4. point 4
5. point 3
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to 12 noon? [7L-131]
1. point 6
2. point 7
3. point 8
4. point 4
5. point 3
The diagram represents the Earth rotating as viewed from directly above the South Pole (S). Which point most likely corresponds to about 3pm in the afternoon? [7L-132]
1. point 6
2. point 7
3. point 8
4. point 4
5. point 3
Which word best matches the Sun? [7L-133]
1. star
2. moon
3. planet
4. solar system
5. galaxy
Which word best matches a large object orbiting a planet? [7L-134]
1. star
2. moon
3. planet
4. solar system
5. galaxy
Which word best matches a large object orbiting a star? [7L-135]
1. sun
2. moon
3. planet
4. solar system
5. galaxy
Which word best matches a sun and surrounding planets? [7L-136]
1. star
2. moon
3. planet
4. solar system
5. galaxy
Which word best matches a large collection of stars? [7L-137]
1. star
2. moon
3. planet
4. solar system
5. galaxy
Which word best matches a single object that naturally gives out light? [7L-138]
1. star
2. galaxy
3. planet
4. universe
5. artificial satellite
Which word best matches the Milky Way? [7L-139]
1. star
2. galaxy
3. planet
4. universe
5. artificial satellite
Which word best matches Pluto? [7L-140]
1. star
2. galaxy
3. planet
4. universe
5. artificial satellite
Which word best matches everything around in the sky? [7L-141]
1. star
2. galaxy
3. planet
4. universe
5. artificial satellite
Which word best matches sputnik 1 (the 1st)? [7L-142]
1. star
2. galaxy
3. planet
4. universe
5. artificial satellite
Which of the following is a unit of mass? [9j-1]
1. kg
2. N
3. N/Kg
4. km
Which of the following is a unit of weight? [9j-2]
1. kg
2. N
3. N/Kg
4. km
Which of the following is a unit of gravitational field strength? [9j-3]
1. kg
2. N
3. N/Kg
4. km
Which of the following is a unit of distance? [9j-4]
1. kg
2. kN
3. N/Kg
4. km
Which of the following is a unit of mass? [9j-5]
1. kilogram
2. newton
3. newtons per kilogram
4. kilometre
Which of the following is a unit of weight? [9j-6]
1. kilogram
2. newton
3. newtons per kilogram
4. kilometre
Which of the following is a unit of gravitational field strength? [9j-7]
1. kilogram
2. newton
3. newtons per kilogram
4. kilometre
Which of the following is a unit of distance? [9j-8]
1. kilogram
2. newton
3. newtons per kilogram
4. kilometre
Which of the following is a unit of force? [9j-9]
1. N
2. kg
3. N/Kg
4. km
Which of the following is a unit of force? [9j-10]
1. kilogram
2. newton
3. newtons per kilogram
4. kilometre
Which of the following matches the word gravity? [9j-11]
1. a force of attraction between all objects
2. the amount of matter in an object
3. any 'pulling' force acting on an object
4. potential energy
Which of the following matches the word mass? [9j-12]
1. a force of attraction between all objects
2. the amount of matter in an object
3. the force of gravity acting on an object
4. potential energy
Which of the following matches the word weight? [9j-13]
1. a force of attraction between all objects
2. the amount of matter in an object
3. the force of gravity acting on an object
4. potential energy
The force of gravity on the Earth's surface is 10N/kg. The force of gravity on the Moon's surface is 1.7N/kg (about ¹/₆th of Earth). A Moon bound astronaut on Earth has a mass of 68kg. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [9j-14]
1. the astronaut's weight on Earth is 68N
2. the astronaut's weight on the Moon is about 116N
3. the astronaut's mass is zero, half way to the moon
4. the astronaut's mass on the Moon is about 11.3kg
The force of gravity on the Earth's surface is 10N/kg. The force of gravity on the Moon's surface is 1.7N/kg (about ¹/₆th of Earth). A Moon bound astronaut on Earth has a mass of 68kg. Which of the following statements is TRUE?[9j-15]
1. the astronaut's weight on Earth is 680N
2. the astronaut's weight on the Moon is about 11.3N
3. the astronaut's mass is zero half way to the moon
4. the astronaut's mass on the Moon is about 11.3kg
The force of gravity on the Earth's surface is 10N/kg. The force of gravity on the Moon's surface is 1.7N/kg (about ¹/₆th of Earth). A Moon bound astronaut on Earth has a mass of 68kg. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [9j-16]
1. the astronaut's weight on Earth is 68N
2. the astronaut's weight on the Moon is about 680N
3. the astronaut's mass is zero half way to the moon
4. the astronaut's mass on the Moon is 68kg
The force of gravity on the Earth's surface is 10N/kg. The force of gravity on the Moon's surface is 1.7N/kg (about ¹/₆th of Earth). A Moon bound astronaut on Earth has a mass of 68kg. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [9j-17]
1. the astronaut's weight on Earth is 68N
2. the astronaut's mass on the Moon is about 113kg
3. the astronaut's weight is close to zero, two thirds of the way to the moon
4. the astronaut's mass on the Moon is about 11.3kg
Which is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [9j-18]
1. its mass gets bigger
2. it is less difficult to see with a telescope
3. its speed gets faster
4. its year gets longer
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [9j-19]
1. the mass gets bigger
2. it is less difficult to see with a telescope
3. its speed gets slower
4. the shorter its year
Which pattern is generally TRUE the further a planet is from the Sun? [9j-20]
1. the mass gets bigger
2. the year gets shorter
3. its speed gets faster
4. it is more difficult to see with a telescope
Which of the following forces keeps planets in orbit around the Sun? [9J-21]
1. gravity
2. magnetic
3. friction
4. electrical
Which force moves a compass needle? [9J-22]
1. gravity
2. magnetic
3. friction
4. electrical
Which force causes a meteorite to heat up when it enters the Earth's atmosphere? [9J-23]
1. gravity
2. magnetic
3. friction
4. electrical
Which force accelerates objects towards the Earth? [9J-2]
1. electrical
2. magnetic
3. friction
4. gravity
Which statement is FALSE about the force of gravitational attraction? [9J-25]
1. it is larger if the mass of an object is smaller
2. it decreases if the distance between objects increases
3. it happens between all objects
4. it acts towards the centre of an object
Which statement is FALSE about the force of gravitational attraction? [9J-26]
1. it is larger if the mass of an object is larger
2. it decreases if the distance between objects decreases
3. it happens between all objects
4. it acts towards the centre of an object
Which statement is FALSE about the force of gravitational attraction? [9J-27]
1. it is larger if the mass of an object is larger
2. it decreases if the distance between objects increases
3. it only happens between large objects
4. it acts towards the centre of an object
Which statement is FALSE about the force of gravitational attraction? [9J-28]
1. it is larger if the mass of an object is larger
2. it decreases if the distance between objects increases
3. it happens between all objects
4. it only acts around the surface of an object
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is NOT TRUE about the use of artificial satellites? [9J-29]
1. they cannot be used to detect evidence earthquakes
2. they can monitor the Earth's local weather systems
3. they can detect tsunami from the effects of an undersea earthquake
4. they can carry telescopes to investigate space beyond our solar system
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is NOT TRUE about the use of artificial satellites? [9J-30]
1. they can be used to find oil deposits deep underground
2. they cannot detect tsunami from the effects of an undersea earthquake
3. they can monitor most of the Earth's weather systems
4. they can carry telescopes to investigate space beyond our solar system
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is NOT TRUE about the use of artificial satellites? [9J-31]
1. they can be used to find water sources deep underground
2. they can monitor most of the Earth's weather systems
3. they cannot be put in orbit around other planets to study their surface
4. they can carry telescopes to investigate space beyond our solar system
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is NOT TRUE about the use of artificial satellites? [9J-32]
1. they can be used to find water sources deep underground
2. they can monitor agricultural field systems
3. they can be put in orbit around other planets to study their surface
4. they cannot carry a telescope to study space beyond the solar system
Scientists are always seeking information about our Solar system and beyond. Which statement is most likely to be FALSE about this situation? [9J-33]
1. a new planet is most likely to be discovered by just making theoretical calculations
2. an old theory about the origin of the Earth is most likely to be replaced by a new theory if new evidence is produced
3. information on the planets is becoming increasingly more detailed and more accurate
4. our knowledge of the universe is continually increasing
Scientists are always seeking information about our Solar system and beyond. Which statement is most likely to be FALSE about this situation? [9J-34]
1. a new planet is most likely to be discovered by observing a distant solar system
2. an old theory about the origin of the Earth is most likely to be replaced by a new theory if old evidence is looked at again
3. information on the planets is becoming increasingly more detailed and more accurate
4. our knowledge of the universe is continually increasing
Scientists are always seeking information about our Solar system and beyond. Which statement is most likely to be FALSE about this situation? [9J-35]
1. a new planet is most likely to be discovered by observing a distant solar system
2. an old theory about the origin of the Earth is most likely to be replaced by a new theory if new evidence is produced
3. information on the planets is no longer becoming more detailed or more accurate
4. our knowledge of the universe is continually increasing
Scientists are always seeking information about our Solar system and beyond. Which statement is most likely to be FALSE about this situation? [9J-36]
1. a new planet is most likely to be discovered by observing a distant solar system
2. an old theory about the origin of the Earth is most likely to be replaced by a new theory if new evidence is produced
3. information on the planets is becoming increasingly more detailed and more accurate
4. our knowledge of the universe is not continuously increasing
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is FALSE? [9J-37]
1. satellite 1 cannot accurately monitor all the Earth's surface
2. satellite 2 can be orbited in a fixed position above the same point on the Earth's surface
3. the closer the satellite is to the Earth, the faster the orbit speed
4. for communications, satellites can be used to receive and transmit radio and TV signals
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is FALSE? [9J-37]
1. satellite 1 can accurately monitor all the Earth's surface
2. satellite 2 cannot be orbited in a fixed position above the same point on the Earth's surface
3. the closer the satellite is to the Earth, the faster the orbit speed
4. for communications, satellites can be used to receive and transmit radio and TV signals
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is FALSE? [9J-39]
1. satellite 1 can accurately monitor all the Earth's surface
2. satellite 2 can be orbited in a fixed position above the same point on the Earth's surface
3. the closer the satellite is to the Earth, the slower the orbit speed
4. for communications, satellites can be used to receive and transmit radio and TV signals
Artificial satellites are useful objects which can be put up in space to orbit the Earth. Which statement is FALSE? [9J-40]
1. satellite 1 can accurately monitor all the Earth's surface
2. satellite 2 can be orbited in a fixed position above the same point on the Earth's surface
3. the closer the satellite is to the Earth, the faster the orbit speed
4. for communications, satellites can only transmit radio and TV signals, but cannot receive them
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, which object is most likely to hit the ground 2nd? [9J-41]
1. 200g hammer
2. 2g feather
3. 200g pool ball
4. 20g hollow plastic sphere
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, which object is most likely to hit the ground 4th? [9J-42]
1. 200g hammer
2. 2g feather
3. 200g pool ball
4. 20g hollow plastic sphere
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, which object is most likely to hit the ground 1st? [9J-43]
1. 200g hammer
2. 2g feather
3. 200g pool ball
4. 20g hollow plastic sphere
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, which object is most likely to hit the ground 3rd? [9J-44]
1. 200g hammer
2. 2g feather
3. 200g pool ball
4. 20g hollow plastic sphere
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-45]
1. when an object falls to the surface of the Moon, the forces of gravity and magnetism affect the object
2. when an object falls to the surface of the Earth, the forces of gravity and friction affect the object
3. objects fall faster on the Earth than on the Moon because the Earth has a bigger mass producing a greater gravitational attractive force
4. all objects fall in the same time on the Moon because there is no atmosphere to cause a friction effect
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-46]
1. when an object falls to the surface of the Moon, only the force of gravity affects the object
2. when an object falls to the surface of the Earth, only the force of gravity affects the object
3. objects fall faster on the Earth than on the Moon because the Earth has a bigger mass producing a greater gravitational attractive force
4. all objects fall in the same time on the Moon because there is no atmosphere to cause a friction effect
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-47]
1. when an object falls to the surface of the Moon, only the force of gravity affects the object
2. when an object falls to the surface of the Earth, the forces of gravity and friction affect the object
3. objects fall faster on the Moon than on Earth because the Earth has an atmosphere which causes an opposing air-resistance force
4. all objects fall in the same time on the Moon because there is no atmosphere to cause a friction effect
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-48]
1. when an object falls to the surface of the Moon, only the force of gravity affects the object
2. when an object falls to the surface of the Earth, the forces of gravity and friction affect the object
3. objects fall faster on the Earth than on the Moon because the Earth has a bigger mass producing a greater gravitational attractive force
4. different objects fall in different times on the Moon because its gravity is weak compared to the Earth
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-49]
1. the best fair test of the effects of air resistance, would be to compare the fall of the hammer and the hollow plastic sphere
2. compared to Earth, all the objects would fall faster on Jupiter
3. different objects fall at different speeds on the Earth due to the effect of shape on the air-resistance force
4. objects like feathers, fall more slowly on Earth than most other objects, because they have a high surface area to mass ratio
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-50]
1. the best fair test of the effects of air resistance, would be to compare the fall of the pool ball and the hammer
2. compared to Earth, all the objects would fall slower on Jupiter with its thick atmosphere
3. different objects fall at different speeds on the Earth due to the effect of shape on the air-resistance force
4. objects like feathers, fall more slowly on Earth than most other objects, because they have a high surface area to mass ratio
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-51]
1. the best fair test of the effects of air resistance, would be to compare the fall of the pool ball and the hammer
2. compared to Earth, all the objects would fall faster on Jupiter
3. different objects fall at different speeds on the Earth due to the different effects of gravity on different masses
4. objects like feathers, fall more slowly on Earth than most other objects, because they have a high surface area to mass ratio
The earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, at the same time, the earliest theories on falling objects suggested that the heavier the object, the faster it falls. We now know that all objects fall at the same speed if only the force of gravity is acting on the object. If the following four objects were dropped from 10 metres above the Earth's surface, and the experiment repeated on the Moon, which statement is most likely to be FALSE? [9J-52]
1. the best fair test of the effects of air resistance, would be to compare the fall of the pool ball and the hammer
2. compared to Earth, all the objects would fall faster on Jupiter
3. different objects fall at different speeds on the Earth due to the effect of shape on the air-resistance force
4. objects like feathers, fall more slowly on Earth than most other objects, because they have a such a small mass
[9j-53] Which is NOT true concerning planet Earth?
1. At the equinoxes, there is approximately twice as much daylight as night-time.
2. The Sun's rays take approximately 8 minutes to reach Earth.
3. The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
4. The Earth rotates on its axis ~365 times in a year.
[9j-54] Which is NOT true concerning planet Earth?
1. At the equinoxes, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and night-time.
2. The Sun's rays take approximately 8 hours to reach Earth.
3. The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
4. The Earth rotates on its axis ~365 times in a year.
[9j-55] Which is NOT true concerning planet Earth?
1. At the equinoxes, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and night-time.
2. The Sun's rays take approximately 8 minutes to reach Earth.
3. The orbiting moon causes day and night.
4. The Earth rotates on its axis ~365 times in a year.
[9j-56] Which is NOT true concerning planet Earth?
1. At the equinoxes, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and night-time.
2. The Sun's rays take approximately 8 minutes to reach Earth.
3. The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
4. The Earth rotates on its axis 360 times in a year.
[9j-57] Which is NOT true concerning stars?
1. Distances to stars are measured in 'light months', the distance light travels in one month.
2. Apart from our Sun, our other nearest star is Proxima Centauri, 4.2 light years from Earth.
3. Our Sun is part of the galaxy known as the Milky Way, containing billions of stars.
4. A star derives its energy from nuclear fusion reactions.
[9j-58] Which is NOT true concerning stars?
1. Distances to stars are measured in 'light years', the distance light travels in one year.
2. Apart from our Sun, our other nearest star is Proxima Centauri, beyond the Milky Way.
3. Our Sun is part of the galaxy known as the Milky Way, containing billions of stars.
4. A star derives its energy from nuclear fusion reactions.
[9j-59] Which is NOT true concerning stars?
1. Distances to stars are measured in 'light years', the distance light travels in one year.
2. Apart from our Sun, our other nearest star is Proxima Centauri, 4.2 light years from Earth.
3. Our Sun is part of the galaxy known as the Solar System, containing a few hundred stars.
4. A star derives its energy from nuclear fusion reactions.
[9j-60] Which is NOT true concerning stars?
1. Distances to stars are measured in 'light years', the distance light travels in one year.
2. Apart from our Sun, our other nearest star is Proxima Centauri, 4.2 light years from Earth.
3. Our Sun is part of the galaxy known as the Milky Way, containing billions of stars.
4. A star derives its energy from very exothermic chemical reactions.
[9j-61] Which is NOT true about planets?
1. Electrical field forces keep planets moving around a star in a fixed orbit.
2. The gravitational field strength of a planet is primarily determined by its mass.
3. The weight of an astronaut will decrease and then increase on a journey from Earth to Mars.
4. Compared to on Earth, you can jump higher on Mars because the gravitational field strength is smaller than on Earth.
[9j-62] Which is NOT true about planets?
1. Gravitational field forces keep planets moving around a star in a fixed orbit.
2. The gravitational field strength of a planet is primarily determined by its diameter.
3. The weight of an astronaut will decrease and then increase on a journey from Earth to Mars.
4. Compared to on Earth, you can jump higher on Mars because the gravitational field strength is smaller than on Earth.
[9j-63] Which is NOT true about planets?
1. Gravitational field forces keep planets moving around a star in a fixed orbit.
2. The gravitational field strength of a planet is primarily determined by its mass.
3. The weight of an astronaut will not change on a journey from Earth to Mars.
4. Compared to on Earth, you can jump higher on Mars because the gravitational field strength is smaller than on Earth.
[9j-64] Which is NOT true about planets?
1. Gravitational field forces keep planets moving around a star in a fixed orbit.
2. The gravitational field strength of a planet is primarily determined by its mass.
3. The weight of an astronaut will decrease and then increase on a journey from Earth to Mars.
4. Compared to on Earth, you can jump higher on Mars because it is a smaller planet than Earth.
[9j-65] Which is NOT true concerning planets?
1. Planets are seen from Earth by reflected light from the Milky Way.
2. Planets move in elliptical orbits around our sun.
3. The mass of an astronaut will not significantly change on a journey from Earth to Mars,
4. An exoplanet is a planet orbiting another sun beyond our solar system.
5. A solar system usually consists of one star, planets and their moons.
[9j-65] Which is NOT true concerning planets?
1. Planets are seen from Earth by reflected sunlight.
2. Planets move in circular orbits around our sun.
3. The mass of an astronaut will not significantly change on a journey from Earth to Mars,
4. An exoplanet is a planet orbiting another sun beyond our solar system.
5. A solar system usually consists of one star, planets and their moons.
[9j-67] Which is NOT true concerning planets?
1. Planets are seen from Earth by reflected sunlight.
2. Planets move in elliptical orbits around our sun.
3. The mass of an astronaut will significantly decrease and then increase on a journey from Earth to Mars.
4. An exoplanet is a planet orbiting another sun beyond our solar system.
5. A solar system usually consists of one star, planets and their moons.
[9j-68] Which is NOT true concerning planets?
1. Planets are seen from Earth by reflected sunlight.
2. Planets move in elliptical orbits around our sun.
3. The mass of an astronaut will not significantly change on a journey from Earth to Mars,
4. An exoplanet is a planet that has exploded when hit by a giant asteroid.
5. A solar system usually consists of one star, planets and their moons.
[9j-69] Which is NOT true concerning planets?
1. Planets are seen from Earth by reflected sunlight.
2. Planets move in elliptical orbits around our sun.
3. The mass of an astronaut will not significantly change on a journey from Earth to Mars,
4. An exoplanet is a planet orbiting another sun beyond our solar system.
5. A solar system usually consists of one star, one planet and a moon.
[9j-70] The diagram shows various free body diagrams of an astronaut using a jet pack. As viewed in the diagram, which diagram corresponds to movement to the LEFT
1. diagram 1
2. diagram 2
3. diagram 3
4. diagram 4
5. diagram 5
[9j-71] The diagram shows various free body diagrams of an astronaut using a jet pack. As viewed in the diagram, which diagram corresponds to movement FORWARD
1. diagram 1
2. diagram 2
3. diagram 3
4. diagram 4
5. diagram 5
[9j-72] The diagram shows various free body diagrams of an astronaut using a jet pack. As viewed in the diagram, which diagram corresponds to movement UPWARDS
1. diagram 1
2. diagram 2
3. diagram 3
4. diagram 4
5. diagram 5
[9j-73] The diagram shows various free body diagrams of an astronaut using a jet pack. As viewed in the diagram, which diagram corresponds to movement to the RIGHT
1. diagram 1
2. diagram 2
3. diagram 3
4. diagram 4
5. diagram 5
[9j-74] The diagram shows various free body diagrams of an astronaut using a jet pack. As viewed in the diagram, which diagram corresponds to movement DOWNWARDS
1. diagram 1
2. diagram 2
3. diagram 3
4. diagram 4
5. diagram 5

KS3 Physics Quiz: Earth, gravity, weight, solar system, space