GSM Sci6 - Notes: Solar System

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What is a general characteristic of outer planets?

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Outer planets are gaseous.

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During which two phases of the Moon do Neap Tides occur?

Back

Neap Tides happen during the First and Third Quarter Moon.

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What protects the Earth from solar radiation and solar wind?

Back

The atmosphere and the magnetic field protect the Earth.

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How did the planets in our solar system form?

Back

The planets formed as clumps of gas combined and grew bigger through collisions.

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Are the Sun and Moon aligned during a Spring Tide?

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True, the Sun and Moon are aligned during a Spring Tide.

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What are the inner planets primarily made of?

Back

The inner planets are primarily rocky and terrestrial.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

Back

The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful solar radiation.

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What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.