Benchmark 2 Review

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What is the tidal range?

Back

The difference in height between high tide and low tide.

Front

True or False: A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and earth blocking the sunlight to Earth.

Back

True.

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What is the main difference between a meteoroid and a meteorite?

Back

A meteoroid is found floating in space, while a meteorite has landed on Earth's surface.

Front

Which planet is over 4,000 million km from the Sun?

Back

Neptune.

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What would happen to the height of tides if the Moon’s mass was increased?

Back

The tides would increase.

Front

Define a meteoroid.

Back

A small rocky or metallic body in outer space.

Front

What is a meteorite?

Back

A meteoroid that has entered the Earth's atmosphere and landed on its surface.

Front

Explain what a solar eclipse is.

Back

An event that occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is the maximum height of the ocean water, while low tide is the minimum height.