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The Solar System — Test

Question 11 • VA Earth Systems 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.
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