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What is the angle of Earth's axial tilt?

• 21.4°
• 22.4°
• 23.4°
• 24.4°

Which mountain is actually farthest from Earth's center?

• Mount Everest
• Mount Kilimanjaro
• Mount Chimborazo
• Mount McKinley

What is the value of gravity at Earth's equator?

• 9.83 m/s^2
• 9.78 m/s^2
• 9.81 m/s^2
• 9.76 m/s^2

What type of solar eclipse occurs when the moon is farther from Earth?

• Partial eclipse
• Total eclipse
• Annular eclipse
• Penumbral eclipse

How much higher is Earth's equator from its center compared to the poles?

• 19 kilometers
• 20 kilometers
• 21 kilometers
• 22 kilometers

What is happening to Earth's rotation over time due to tidal friction?

• Speeding up
• Staying constant
• Slowing down
• Varying cyclically

How much of Earth's orbit does the moon travel during one sidereal month?

• 5.5%
• 6.5%
• 7.5%
• 8.5%

What is the length of a sidereal day in seconds?

• 86,400 seconds
• 84,164 seconds
• 85,164 seconds
• 83,164 seconds

What happens to the moon's orbit over time due to tidal effects?

• It's getting closer to Earth
• It's getting farther from Earth
• It maintains a constant distance
• It varies seasonally

When does a total lunar eclipse occur?

• When the moon partially blocks the sun
• When Earth is perfectly aligned between the sun and moon
• When the moon is closest to Earth
• When the sun is closest to Earth