Earth in Space

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What season is represented by the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during the winter solstice?

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Winter is represented by the position of the Earth during the winter solstice, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

Front

Which planet is the fastest to orbit the Sun?

Back

Mercury is the fastest planet to orbit the Sun, completing its orbit in about 88 Earth days.

Front

Which two planets is Earth located between in the solar system?

Back

Earth is located between Venus and Mars.

Front

What is the imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres called?

Back

The imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the equator.

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the time of year when day and night are of equal length?

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The term for the time of year when day and night are of equal length is called an equinox.

Front

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

Back

The Earth's tilt on its axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) is responsible for the changing seasons.

Front

What are the two main types of celestial bodies in our solar system?

Back

The two main types of celestial bodies in our solar system are planets and stars.

Front

What is a solar system?

Back

A solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including a star and the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit it.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits a star but has not cleared its orbit.