1st Semester Earth Science Final

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Quantitative Data refers to numerical information that can be measured and quantified, such as weight, height, or temperature.

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What is the fourth planet from the Sun?

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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, known as the Red Planet.

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What were Voyager 1 and 2 designed for?

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Voyager 1 and 2 were launched in 1977 to study the outermost planets of the solar system.

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Why is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat, despite Mercury being closer to the Sun.

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What are the characteristics of inner planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and close to the Sun.

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Define the term 'Planet'.

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

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter that contains numerous rocky bodies, marking the boundary between inner and outer planets.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.