Yes, this is true!
In the early times of the solar system, when the planets were still being formed there were many impacts. For example, it is thought that the mood is a result of such an impact: another celestial body hit Earth and part of it remains as today's moon. Such impacts are no longer typical.
Answer:
spin the brown ball on its axis while walking around the yellow ball in an oval path
No, because their job is to teach, and by giving you work and homework, they are making you review what you learn.
Also, they don't get payed enough- (sadly)