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WAEC Geography 1988 Question 11

Question 11

The Earth and Solar System

Which of the following statements is not true of the Solar system?

  1. A.The rays of the sun give energy to the system
  2. B.All the planets rotate around the sun
  3. C.All the planets have their orbits round the sun
  4. D.The planets revolve around the sun
  5. E.The sun is at the centre of the system
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (All the planets rotate around the sun)

Explanation

Planets revolve (move) around the sun; they rotate on their own axes, so 'rotate around the sun' is wrong.