Question

the diagram below shows a part of the solar system. object x is most likely a star. a moon. a planet. a sun. 15 multiple choice 2 points in six months, how far will earth have gone in its orbit around the sun compared to how far the moon has gone in its orbit around earth? earth: completed one orbit of the sun moon: completed one orbit of earth earth: completed six orbits of the sun moon: completed twelve orbits of earth earth: completed half of one orbit of the sun moon: completed six orbits of earth earth: completed a third of one orbit of the sun moon: completed three orbits of earth

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Earth's orbital period

Earth takes about 12 months to complete one orbit around the Sun. In 6 months, it would complete half ($\frac{6}{12}$) of one orbit.

Step2: Recall Moon's orbital period

The Moon takes about 1 month to complete one orbit around Earth. In 6 months, it would complete 6 orbits ($\frac{6}{1}$).

Answer:

Earth: completed half of one orbit of the sun; Moon: completed six orbits of Earth