CUA 4 Review

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What is weight?

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Weight is the mass of an object multiplied by the amount of gravity acting upon that object. Unlike mass, weight can vary depending on location in the universe.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. Inner planets have few or no moons, while outer planets have many.

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How many moons does Earth have?

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Earth has one moon, commonly referred to as 'the Moon'.

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What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere?

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Earth's atmosphere is made up of approximately 20% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, and 2% argon, carbon, and other trace gases.

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What happens to gravitational attraction as distance between objects increases?

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Gravitational attraction decreases as the distance between objects increases.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun.

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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 and does not change regardless of location, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass and can change based on location.

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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. They are closer to the Sun and have fewer moons.

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are farther from the Sun and have many moons.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies toward each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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