Solar System Question

Question 1

Which statement best explains why the appearance of the moon changes?

Accepted Answer

Earth rotates as the moon revolves around it

Question 2

What force determines the movement of objects in the universe?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Question 3

How did the discovery of the Galilean Moon support the Heliocentric Theory?

Accepted Answer

Shows that objects can orbit something else than earth

Question 4

Why do Tides Occur?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

light on the right means?

Accepted Answer

waxing

Question 6

Which Gallilean moon would most likely be able to support life and why?

Accepted Answer

Europa and Callisto

Question 7

How long is the moon cycle?

Accepted Answer

29.5 days

Question 8

What moon phase occurs in order for there to be a spring tide?

Accepted Answer

New & Full Moon

Question 9

A rollercoaster at the top of the ramp is an example of what type of energy?

Accepted Answer

Potential Energy

Question 10

What moon phase ocurrs in order for a neap tide to happen?

Accepted Answer

First & Last Quarter

Question 11

light on left means?

Accepted Answer

waning

Question 12

Which of the following orbits the sun and is made of dust, frozen gases and ice

Accepted Answer

Comets

Question 13

What causes seasons

Accepted Answer

Tilt of earth

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