Space physics — IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) questions by topic
Space physics questions list the seven other planets in order from the Sun, identify nuclear fusion as the process powering a stable star, name the planet orbiting between Venus and Mars, and name the force keeping Earth in orbit, worth from 1 to 12 marks.
Calculate, state, identify and describe top the command words in this IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences topic, with complete also common: identify a planet by its orbital position relative to two named neighbours, not by size. 7 real questions from 2025 papers make up this page. Submit each attempt for instant marking to check a fusion-versus-fission distinction, or an orbital order, is stated exactly right.
May–June 2025, Paper 11
What is between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter? A the asteroid belt B the orbit of Saturn C the orbit of the Earth D the orbit of Venus
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 12
The orbit of a planet lies between the orbit of Venus and the orbit of Mars. What is the planet? A Saturn B Jupiter C Earth D Uranus
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 21
Planet X and planet Y orbit the Sun and are at different distances from the Sun. The gravitational field strength of the Sun is greater at the position of planet X than it is at…
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Which process describes how energy is released from a stable star? A fission of helium into hydrogen B fission of hydrogen into helium C fusion of helium into hydrogen D fusion of…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 31
The Sun is the closest star to the Earth. State the name of the force that keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun.
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The Earth is a planet in our Solar System. List the other seven planets in our Solar System in order from closest to the Sun. Do not include Pluto in your list. (Earth is already…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 41
The Sun is the star in our Solar System. State the two most common elements found in the Sun.
Answer this question and get it marked →Other IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated topics
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