Test Review: Solar System

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What is the diameter of Jupiter compared to Earth?

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Jupiter’s diameter is about 11 times larger than Earth’s diameter.

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What is an AU (Astronomical Unit)?

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An AU is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).

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What phase is the Moon in when it is fully illuminated?

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The Moon is in the Full phase when it is fully illuminated.

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What does it mean if an object is 3 AU from the Sun?

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It means the object is 3 times farther away from the Sun than Earth is.

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Which planet is known as the smallest gaseous planet in our Solar System?

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Mercury is often considered the smallest planet, but the smallest gaseous planet is Neptune.

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What is the position of Earth during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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During winter, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is a scale model?

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A scale model is a representation of an object that maintains accurate relationships between its dimensions.

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What is the significance of the Moon phases?

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Moon phases indicate the position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun, affecting visibility.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning Moon?

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A waxing Moon is increasing in illumination, while a waning Moon is decreasing.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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