Benchmark 2 Review

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What season is it when the Northern Hemisphere receives direct sunlight?

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Summer

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury

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What are the Moon phases during a Spring tide?

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Full Moon and New Moon

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow.

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What is an asteroid?

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A space rock that orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter made of rock, dust, and metals.

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What is the definition of a planet?

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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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Hydrogen, which makes up about 74% of its mass.

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What is a comet?

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A small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a glowing coma and tail.