The Solar System: A Gravitational Family
One star rules them all.
The Solar System consists of the Sun and everything bound to it by gravity — planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and more.
↳ Gravity keeps all heavenly bodies in orbit around the Sun.
Kit Library / Science / Astronomy
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Veda Bites are swipeable micro-lessons — each one teaches exactly one idea. Here's a taste from this kit; the app has the full deck.
One star rules them all.
The Solar System consists of the Sun and everything bound to it by gravity — planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and more.
↳ Gravity keeps all heavenly bodies in orbit around the Sun.
Master these words, master the chapter.
↳ These five terms form the vocabulary backbone of solar system studies.
Not just any star — ours.
The Sun is the closest star to the Earth. It is the central body around which all planets orbit.
↳ The Sun is a star, and it is the closest one to us.
The Solar System is made up of the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other heavenly bodies bound by gravity. This topic covers the key components of the Solar System, their characteristics, and important facts...
~15 min · full explanation, examples & memory tricks in the app
18 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
Which of the following is a huge cloud of gas or dust found in space between stars?
BeginnerNebula
A nebula is defined as a huge cloud of gas or dust found in space between stars.
Which of the following is the closest star to the Earth?
BeginnerThe Sun
The Sun is the closest star to the Earth.
Which group of planets is known as the terrestrial planets?
BeginnerMercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are called the terrestrial planets because they are rocky.
Which of the following is the only dwarf planet in the inner Solar System?
BeginnerPluto
Pluto is the only dwarf planet in the inner Solar System.
20 flashcards in this kit — the app reviews them with spaced repetition so the right card returns on the right day.
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