Describe the motion of objects in the universe - Earth Science
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Which of the following is the primary reason we experience night and day on Earth?
Which of the following is the primary reason we experience night and day on Earth?
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Scientists think this may be because of the way our universe began.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Scientists think this may be because of the way our universe began.
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Which of the following objects orbit around other objects in space?
Which of the following objects orbit around other objects in space?
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The answer is "all of these."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "all of these."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
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The answer is "objects in the universe rotate and revolve at different speeds."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "objects in the universe rotate and revolve at different speeds."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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What type of motion determines the length of a year on any planet?
What type of motion determines the length of a year on any planet?
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of the following statements is false?
Which of the following statements is false?
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of Uranus and Venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of Uranus and Venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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When examining galaxies outside our own, we notice that they are "red-shifted." This means that these galaxies are moving away from the observer. How does this observation support the Big Bang Theory?
When examining galaxies outside our own, we notice that they are "red-shifted." This means that these galaxies are moving away from the observer. How does this observation support the Big Bang Theory?
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The answer is "It indicates that the universe is expanding."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "It indicates that the universe is expanding."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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The shape of a planet's orbit can BEST be described as ?
The shape of a planet's orbit can BEST be described as ?
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The answer is "elliptical."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "elliptical."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Earth's velocity changes as it revolves around the sun. This is primarily because:
Earth's velocity changes as it revolves around the sun. This is primarily because:
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The answer is "As Earth gets closer to the sun in part of its orbit, the force of gravity increases, thus increasing its velocity."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "As Earth gets closer to the sun in part of its orbit, the force of gravity increases, thus increasing its velocity."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of these diagrams shows the planet with the LEAST eccentric orbit?
Which of these diagrams shows the planet with the LEAST eccentric orbit?
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The more elliptical or ovular an orbit is, the more eccentric it is.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The more elliptical or ovular an orbit is, the more eccentric it is.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of the following answer choices is FALSE?
Which of the following answer choices is FALSE?
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of the following is the primary reason we experience night and day on Earth?
Which of the following is the primary reason we experience night and day on Earth?
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Scientists think this may be because of the way our universe began.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Scientists think this may be because of the way our universe began.
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Which of the following objects orbit around other objects in space?
Which of the following objects orbit around other objects in space?
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The answer is "all of these."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "all of these."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
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The answer is "objects in the universe rotate and revolve at different speeds."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "objects in the universe rotate and revolve at different speeds."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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What type of motion determines the length of a year on any planet?
What type of motion determines the length of a year on any planet?
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of the following statements is false?
Which of the following statements is false?
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of Uranus and Venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of Uranus and Venus) rotate in the same direction as well. About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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When examining galaxies outside our own, we notice that they are "red-shifted." This means that these galaxies are moving away from the observer. How does this observation support the Big Bang Theory?
When examining galaxies outside our own, we notice that they are "red-shifted." This means that these galaxies are moving away from the observer. How does this observation support the Big Bang Theory?
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The answer is "It indicates that the universe is expanding."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "It indicates that the universe is expanding."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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The shape of a planet's orbit can BEST be described as ?
The shape of a planet's orbit can BEST be described as ?
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The answer is "elliptical."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "elliptical."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Earth's velocity changes as it revolves around the sun. This is primarily because:
Earth's velocity changes as it revolves around the sun. This is primarily because:
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The answer is "As Earth gets closer to the sun in part of its orbit, the force of gravity increases, thus increasing its velocity."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The answer is "As Earth gets closer to the sun in part of its orbit, the force of gravity increases, thus increasing its velocity."
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Which of these diagrams shows the planet with the LEAST eccentric orbit?
Which of these diagrams shows the planet with the LEAST eccentric orbit?
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The more elliptical or ovular an orbit is, the more eccentric it is.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
The more elliptical or ovular an orbit is, the more eccentric it is.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
Stars, planets, moons, and other objects in space orbit around each other due to gravity. This type of motion is called revolution. Many objects in space also spin in place. This motion is called rotation.
One Earth rotation is the length of an Earth day and is the reason we experience night and day. One Earth revolution around the sun is the length of a year. Other planets have different lengths of days and years because they rotate and revolve at different speeds.
All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun in the same direction. Most of them (with the exception of uranus and venus) rotate in the same direction as well.About half of the galaxies in the universe rotate clockwise, and the other half rotate counter clockwise. Galaxies are also moving away from each other due to the expansion of the Universe brought on by the Big Bang.
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