Semester Review: Astronomy

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What is the time it takes for the moon to go from new moon to full moon?

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Approximately two weeks.

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What phase of the moon comes after the new moon?

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Waxing crescent.

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What is the order of celestial bodies from smallest to largest?

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Planet, solar system, galaxy, universe.

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What phase of the moon is between the first quarter and full moon?

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Waxing gibbous.

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What does the rotation of the Earth cause?

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Day and night.

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What is a solar system?

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A collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

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What is a galaxy?

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A massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the universe?

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All of space and time, including all matter and energy.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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24 hours.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.