Fig. 11.1 shows the Sun together with part of the Solar System. In the diagram, the Sun is at the centre, Mercury and Mars are already labelled on the orbits, and three dotted label lines are shown.
(a)[3]
Complete the labels on Fig. 11.1 by placing the names on the dotted lines.
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Complete the sentences about the Sun. The Sun is made mainly of the elements [BLANK] and [BLANK]. Most of the Sun’s energy is emitted in the infrared, [BLANK] and [BLANK] parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Give an estimated diameter for the Milky Way galaxy.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Venus is identified correctly.” …