Unit 5 Test Review

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Where are most of the dwarf planets located in the solar system?

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Most of the dwarf planets are located in the Kuiper Belt.

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Where are the asteroids in the solar system?

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The asteroids are primarily located between Mars and Jupiter.

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Which planet is known for having the most extensive ring system?

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Saturn is known for having the most extensive ring system.

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True or False: The orbital paths of the planets are perfect circles.

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False. The orbital paths of the planets are elliptical.

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.

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Define the Kuiper Belt.

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, populated with small icy bodies and dwarf planets.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust, forming a tail when near the Sun, while asteroids are rocky bodies that do not have tails.

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What is the Oort Cloud?

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The Oort Cloud is a theoretical cloud of icy bodies that is believed to surround the solar system at a great distance.

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Explain the significance of Saturn's rings.

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Saturn's rings are significant because they are the most extensive and complex ring system in the solar system, composed of ice and rock particles.

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.