Earth Science Benchmark Review

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse occurs when one planetary body passes through the shadow of another.

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What is another name for meteors?

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Meteors are also known as shooting stars.

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What are the inner planets made of?

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The inner planets are made of solid rock.

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What is NOT true of all the inner planets?

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They are not called gas giants.

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How does distance affect the force of gravity?

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A decrease in distance leads to an increase in the force of gravity.

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What is the average distance between the Sun and Earth called?

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The average distance is called an astronomical unit.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is a meteoroid that burns up in Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.