Astronomy Benchmark

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What are the inner planets of our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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What season has a sunrise at 6:59 a.m. and a sunset at 7:07 p.m.?

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Spring

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What role does gravity play in a galaxy?

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Gravity is responsible for the motion of the objects within it.

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Which planet is the third outer planet from the Sun?

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Uranus

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How many days does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

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365 days

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What are the outer planets of our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and terrestrial, while outer planets are gas giants.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt on its axis?

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It causes the seasons by affecting the angle of sunlight received.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.