KIDS QUIZ
SPACE EXPLORATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which is true?
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The Sun is a satellite of Earth
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The Moon is a satellite of Earth
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Both the Sun and the Moon are satellites of Earth
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Neither the Sun or the Moon are satellites of Earth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. It goes around the Earth at a distance of about 239, 000 miles (385, 000 kilometers).
Detailed explanation-2: -Since, Moon is a naturally occurring celestial body, which revolves around the Earth, it is the natural satellite of Earth. The satellites which are sent from the Earth by humans are called artificial satellites.
Detailed explanation-3: -This statement is true. The moon is the satellite of a planet. There are about 171 moons/natural satellites orbiting in the solar system. The moons work as a natural satellites for the planets.
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