Earth Science Semester 1 Review

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What planet has the warmest surface temperature?

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Venus

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What is the geocentric model of the Solar System?

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The geocentric model states that Earth is at the center of the Solar System.

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What does Earth Science study?

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Earth Science studies land, water, and air.

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Is the equator the line of latitude halfway between the North and South poles?

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False, the equator is the line of latitude that is equidistant from the poles.

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Which type of galaxy contains both new and old stars?

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Spiral galaxies contain both old and new stars.

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What is the center of the Solar System in the heliocentric model?

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The Sun is at the center of the Solar System.

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What is the definition of 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 are the two main types of galaxies?

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The two main types of galaxies are spiral and elliptical galaxies.

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What is the main difference between elliptical and spiral galaxies?

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Elliptical galaxies are more rounded and contain older stars, while spiral galaxies have a flat disk with younger stars.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.