Question 11
The Earth and Solar SystemThe solar system comprises
- A.the sun, the earth and pluto.
- B.the sun, the earth and the moon.
- C.the sun and its nine planets.
- D.the sun and the earth.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (the sun and its nine planets.)
Explanation
The solar system is the sun and the planets that go round it (nine, when Pluto was still counted as a planet).