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Cycles in the Solar System
Cycles in the Solar System
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Why don't planets have the same 24 hour day that we do?
The orbit is shaped differently
They have different periods of rotation
They orbit at different distances from the sun
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#2 Use the picture to choose the correct statement: Copernicus vs. Kepler: Planetary orbit
This is how <u>Copernicus </u>views the orbit of the planets
This is how <u>Kepler </u>viewed the orbit of the planets
This is how they both viewed the orbit of the planets
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There are _______ plantes and more than _______ moons in our solar system.
9, 60
8, 60
12, 50
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Moon Phases: This moon is an example of what phase?
waxing crescent
waning 3rd quarter
waxing 1st quarter
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Over thousands of years, the North Star changes because of what?
The Earth's orbit and revolution
The wobble of the Earth's axis
The rotation of Earth
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Why is it warmer is the summer than the winter?
The Earth is tilted TOWARD the sun
The Earth is tilted AWAY from the sun
The Earth is closer to the sun.
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Which of these is TRUE about what Copernicus proposed?
The Earth is the center of the universe
The Earth revolves around the sun
The sun is the center of the universe
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Use the picture to choose the correct statement: Copernicus vs. Kepler: planetary orbit
This is example of <u>Kepler's </u>idea of how planets orbit
This is the idea they shared.
This is how <u>Copernicus </u> thought the planets orbit
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What is the common unit used to measure distance in the universe?
mile
astronomical unit
light-year
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Moon Phases: What would be the best description of this picture?
waning crescent moon
waxing crescent moon
full moon
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Why are there seasonal changes on Earth?
Earth's speed of rotation
Earth's axial tilt
the cycles of the sun
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Why don't Venus and Mercury have seasons?
They are too close to the sun.
They have a large axial tilt
They have a small axial tilt
