Mid Term Practice Level 2

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, filled with numerous small rocky bodies called asteroids.

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What does geocentric mean?

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Geocentric refers to a model of the universe where Earth is at the center, and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.

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What is the correct order of the universe, galaxies, and Earth?

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The correct order is Universe > Galaxies > Earth.

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What happens during an equinox?

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During an equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length, meaning there are about 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime.

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What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

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The changing of the seasons is caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

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What is the heliocentric model?

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The heliocentric model is a model of the universe where the Sun is at the center, and the Earth and other planets revolve around it.

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What is a comet's tail?

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A comet's tail is a stream of gas and dust that is released from a comet as it approaches the Sun, forming a glowing trail.

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What are equinoxes and solstices?

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Equinoxes are times when day and night are equal, while solstices are times when one hemisphere experiences the longest day or longest night.

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

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The tilt of Earth's axis is significant because it affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.

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What is the difference between a galaxy and a universe?

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A galaxy is a large system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity, while the universe encompasses all galaxies and everything in existence.