Earth and Space — Earth in Space

Planet formation and the Solar SystemSign up

Describe how planets form from dust and gas, which are pulled together by gravity. · Know that gravity is the force that holds components of the Solar System in orbit around the Sun.

Tides and eclipsesSign up

Describe tidal forces on Earth as a consequence of the gravitational attraction between the Earth, Moon and Sun. · Explain how solar and lunar eclipses happen.