Earth Science Semester 1 Review 2022

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What is the outer atmosphere of the sun called?

Back

Corona

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What causes tides in the ocean?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction between Earth, the Sun, and the Moon.

Front

What does parallax help scientists determine?

Back

Distance to nearby stars.

Front

What position of the moon results in a lunar eclipse?

Back

Position 1.

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What is the geocentric model of the Solar System?

Back

Earth is at the center of the Solar System.

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What is the chromosphere?

Back

The chromosphere is a layer of the sun's atmosphere located above the photosphere and below the corona.

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What is the photosphere?

Back

The photosphere is the visible surface of the sun that emits light.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Solar System?

Back

The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat to the Solar System.

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What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs during the day when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs at night when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.