Space and Earth Test 11/21-22

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force of attraction between objects due to their masses.

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What do scientists use to understand more about Earth?

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Scientists use evidence from rocks, fossils, maps, and other sources to understand more about Earth.

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Where is the Asteroid Belt located?

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The Asteroid Belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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Does the amount of matter change on the moon compared to Earth?

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No, because you cannot change the amount of space or matter something takes up.

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What gives Uranus and Neptune their blue appearance?

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The presence of methane in their atmosphere.

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What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The main component of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What are the inner planets of the Solar System?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the significance of the Ozone Layer?

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The Ozone Layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun.