Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

Fig. 11.1 shows the Solar System. The Sun and five of the eight planets are labelled.
(a)[2]

Fill in the three missing labels on Fig. 11.1 by placing each planet’s name on its dotted line.

(b(i))[2]

Name the two elements involved.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of one of the remaining two regions.

(c(i))[1]

State one item of evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory.

(c(ii))[3]

Scientists use the accretion model to explain how the Solar System formed. Complete these sentences about the accretion model. In space, there are clouds of dust and [BLANK]. The material spins around and moves closer together due to the force of [BLANK]. This creates an accretion [BLANK].

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