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SC History of Astronomy, Solar System, Seasons, and Sun
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Planet with fast winds and a blue color due to methane gas.
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
Jupiter
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Hottest planet.
Earth
Venus
Mercury
Saturn
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The Earth revolves around the Sun, tilting away or toward the Sun's direct rays which causes:
tides on the Earth.
an eclipse of the Earth.
phases of the Moon.
seasons on the Earth.
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Which statement describes the length of time it takes for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?
about 365 days or one year
about 90 days or one season consisting of three months
about 180 days or 1/2 a year
about 28 1/2 days or one month
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Which of the following explains why the Earth has seasons?
The distance changes as it revolves around the Sun.
Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the Sun.
The Moon revolves around it.
The Sun's axis is tilted.
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Because of the Earth's revolution around the Sun, we have different:
days.
seasons.
months.
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Largest planet with the most moons and greatest amount of gravity.
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
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A large version of a meteoroid.
Asteroid
Comet
Meteor
Meteorite
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Streak of light as a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere.
Comet
Meteorite
Meteor
Meteoroid
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Used a telescope to observe the moons of Jupiter, phases of Venus, and sunspots.
Hubble
Voyager
Galileo
Kepler
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Hotter summer temperatures are caused by:
more direct sunlight and longer days.
less direct sunlight and shorter days.
being closer to the Sun.
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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?
12.6°
48.4°
23.5°
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We know the Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun because:
in the summer time the days are shorter and colder.
in the winter time the days are longer and warmer.
in the summer time the days are longer and warmer.
in the spring time the days are shorter and hotter.
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A meteoroid that has landed on earth.
Meteoroid
Asteroid
Meteorite
Meteor
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It is at the edge or close to the edge of our solar system.
Voyager
Brahe
Galileo
Chinese
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The Earth rotates on its:
bounce.
axis.
revolution.
invert.
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What does Earth's rotation cause?
eclipses
the seasons
day and night
a year
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When the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, it is:
spring in the equatorial region.
summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Is tipped almost completely over on its' side and has extreme seasons.
Pluto
Uranus
Neptune
Jupiter
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Which of the statements describes the seasons as shown at point B in the diagram?
It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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What happens in one year's time?
Earth makes one complete spin on its axis.
Earth makes one complete revolution around the Sun.
The Moon makes one complete revolution around Earth.
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This astronomer could classify stars within seconds.
Copernicus
Kepler
Newton
Cannon
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Identify a feature of the inner planets.
Fast rotation
Solid rock
Low gravity
Fast revolution
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During which season do the the Sun's rays hit the Earth at the most direct angle?
autumn
summer
spring
winter
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Planet with highly visible rings.
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
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In which direction does the North Pole tilt when winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere?
It tilts towards the Sun.
The Earth is sideways to the Sun.
It tilts away from the Sun.
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Which is NOT true of the Jovian or gas giant planets?
High gravity
Many moons
Have rings
Rocky and small
