Earth & Space Science Semester 1 Final Exam

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What is the main reason the theory explaining the Sun's motion changed?

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New technology and research has allowed scientists to reevaluate the conclusions drawn from the original observation.

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What evidence supports the Big Bang theory?

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The universe is still constantly expanding.

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What does the water cycle illustrate?

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It illustrates how water travels from Earth's surface into the atmosphere and back to Earth's surface again.

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How does heat from the Sun reach Earth?

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Through radiation.

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Which inner planet has an atmosphere similar to gas giants?

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Mercury because its atmosphere contains both hydrogen and helium.

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What is the definition of radiation in the context of heat transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is the significance of the universe's expansion?

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It supports the Big Bang theory and indicates that the universe is dynamic.

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What role does technology play in modern astronomy?

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Technology allows scientists to gather more accurate data and reevaluate previous theories.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process of water moving from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.