Earth, Moon, Sun Test Review

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What is the circular offset of Earth’s position due to its rotation on its axis?

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Precession

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What is the duration of a sidereal day?

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23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds

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What does the Giant Impact Theory propose about the formation of the Moon?

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An asteroid struck Earth, breaking off a chunk that became the Moon.

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What does the term 'waxing' refer to in the context of the Moon's phases?

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Getting larger.

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What is the term for the point in a planet's orbit where it is closest to the Sun?

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Perihelion.

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What is the difference between a solar day and a sidereal day?

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A solar day is approximately 24 hours, while a sidereal day is about 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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It causes the seasons by affecting the angle and intensity of sunlight received at different latitudes.

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What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon.

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What is the effect of the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth?

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It causes tides in Earth's oceans.

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What is the term for the point in a planet's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun?

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Aphelion.