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7 marks Long answer
Compare and contrast comets and asteroids.
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Comets are icy bodies that develop tails when close to the Sun, while asteroids are rocky and do not have tails.
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6 marks Long answer
Explain the concept of orbits in the solar system.
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Orbits are the paths that celestial bodies follow around the Sun due to gravitational forces, typically elliptical in shape.
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5 marks Long answer
Discuss the significance of the Sun in the solar system.
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The Sun is the central star of the solar system, providing light and heat, which are essential for life on Earth.
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5 marks Long answer
What role do moons play in the solar system? Provide examples.
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Moons are natural satellites that orbit planets, influencing tides and potentially supporting life; examples include Earth's Moon and Jupiter's Europa.
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4 marks Medium answer
Describe the characteristics of Jupiter.
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Jupiter is the largest planet, a gas giant with a thick atmosphere, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.
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3 marks Medium answer
Explain the difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets.
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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while gas giants are composed mainly of gases and have no solid surface.
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3 marks Medium answer
What is an asteroid belt? Where is it located?
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An asteroid belt is a region with numerous asteroids, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
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2 marks Short answer
What are terrestrial planets? Give two examples.
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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets; examples include Earth and Mars.
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1 marks Short answer
Define the solar system.
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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
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1 marks Short answer
List the eight planets in order from the Sun.
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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
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