2nd 9 Weeks Study Guide

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Which planet is known for having the most extensive ring system?

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Saturn is known for having the most extensive ring system in our solar system.

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What is the term for a deep impression left on the surface of a planet or moon when objects strike it?

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A deep impression left on the surface is called a crater.

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Why do stars in the night sky appear smaller than our sun?

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Stars appear smaller than our sun because they are farther away from Earth.

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What are the most common elements found in stars?

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The most common elements found in stars are hydrogen and helium.

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Where is a meteoroid found?

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A meteoroid is found in space.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle in space, a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere, and a meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

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The main reason for the seasons on Earth is the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the sun.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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