8th science 1st sem exam space/weather/earth movement

Front

What is the primary advantage of using space telescopes over ground-based telescopes?

Back

They are not affected by Earth's atmosphere.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

What are small, mostly rocky bodies found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter called?

Back

Asteroids

Front

What is a huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity?

Back

Galaxy

Front

What is the term for the distance light travels in one year?

Back

Light-year

Front

What is the name of the phenomenon when the Earth moves around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Axial tilt

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity