Cambridge IGCSE Physics
Cambridge IGCSE Physics Earth and the Solar System Exam Questions
Free Cambridge IGCSE Physics exam questions on Earth and the Solar System, with mark schemes. Covers Earth's rotation and orbit, the Moon, planets and orbital speed.
Earth and the Solar System exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of 6 Space Physics, including Earth and the Solar System. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Cambridge IGCSE Physics Earth and the Solar System
This sub-topic covers the Solar System.
What you need to know
- Earth Day, year and seasons.
- Solar System Planets, dwarf planets, asteroids and comets.
- Orbits v = 2πr/T and gravitational attraction.
Common mistakes in Earth and the Solar System
- Explaining seasons by distance from the Sun.
- Wrong order of planets.
Try two Earth and the Solar System exam-style questions
1. Explain why we have seasons. (1 mark)
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Earth's axis is tilted.
2. State the time for the Moon to orbit Earth. (1 mark)
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About one month.
Earth and the Solar System FAQs
What does this cover?
The Earth, Moon and Solar System.
Why are outer planets gas giants?
Lighter gases condensed further from the Sun.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
