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6. The further away from the Sun:

  • the faster the planet moves.
  • the longer the planet takes to move
  • the hotter the planet is.

7. Why is a day on Mars about 37 minutes longer than a day on Earth?

  • Mars spins more slowly on its axis than Earth does.
  • Mars spins faster on its axis than Earth does.
  • Martian watches don

8. In which direction does the Earth spin?

  • from west to east.
  • from east to west.
  • from north to south.

9. Why do we have seasons on Earth?

  • .the Earth is closer to the Sun in summer than it is in winter.
  • the Earth spins on it's axix
  • the Sun is brighter in summer than it is in winter.

10. At midday in summer in the Northen hemisphere, the Sun can be seen in the south. Where would you see the Sun at midday in the winter?

  • in the south but higher in the sky.
  • in the south but lower in the sky
  • in the north.

11. Which of the following is not a use of artificial satellites?

  • spying.
  • travelling to other planets.
  • weather forecasting.

12. What phase of the moon is this : O

  • Full Moon
  • New Moon