Astronomy Pre-test

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What is the current model for the development of the universe?

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Big Bang Theory

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True or False: Galileo Galilei is famous for dropping cannonballs off of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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True

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How many low tides and high tides happen in a day?

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2 low tides, 2 high tides

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What causes tides?

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The interaction of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

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How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?

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365 1/4 days

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

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A scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, stating it began from a singularity and expanded.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull affects the Earth's oceans, causing tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.

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What is the Solar Nebula Theory?

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A theory that explains the formation of the solar system from a rotating disk of gas and dust.

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What is the significance of Galileo's experiments with falling objects?

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They demonstrated that objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass.