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You learn how the Earth, the Sun and the planets fit together in space. This helps you explain why day and night happen and name the main bodies in our solar system.
You should already know the names of the planets at a basic level. You also need simple ideas about the Earth, the Sun and what rotation means.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Working: Mercury is the innermost and closest planet to the Sun.
This topic normally appears in Junior High School space and Earth science as part of basic astronomy. It supports BECE preparation by building the facts and explanations you need for simple solar system questions.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Other JHS Space & Earth Science skills in Science, at the same point in the course.
6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.