Solar System Review Flashcard

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The differences in the moon's and sun's pull on different sides of the Earth cause tides.

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What tool makes distant objects appear close?

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Telescope.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts objects towards each other.

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What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun?

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Summer.

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What is the definition of orbit?

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An orbit is when all of the planets, moon, and other space objects go around the sun.

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What is the main source of light and heat for the Earth?

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The Sun.

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What are the two main types of planets in our solar system?

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Terrestrial planets and gas giants.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the term for a moon that is fully illuminated?

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Full moon.

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What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

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The Milky Way.