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The Solar System — Test

Question 11 • Earth and Space Science

Which statement best describes the relationship between a planet's distance from the Sun and its orbital period?

Answer
A
All planets take about the same time to orbit the Sun.
B
Planets closer to the Sun take longer to complete an orbit.
C
Orbital period depends only on the size of the planet, not distance.
D
The farther a planet is from the Sun, the longer it takes to orbit.

Explanation

Planets farther from the Sun travel along larger orbital paths and move more slowly in their orbits, so they take longer to complete one revolution. Therefore, “The farther a planet is from the Sun, the longer it takes to orbit” best describes the relationship.

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