Astronomy Final - 1B - 719888

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2 points
Why are there so many craters on Mercury's surface?
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2 points
What is most unique about Earth's atmosphere compared to other planets?
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2 points
A natural object that orbits a planet.
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2 points
In this image, what season would it be in the northern hemisphere?
(Yellow shading is the sunlight, shown striking the Earth with arrows)
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2 points
Mathematical predictions were used to find the planet
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2 points
What is unique about the rotation of Uranus?
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1 point
In the U.S., the time that it is light outside changes throughout the year.
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2 points
What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?
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2 points
What is the main reason Venus is called Earth's sister planet?
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2 points
At certain coastlines, low tides and high tides can be dramatically different, as shown in the pictures below. What causes the different tides?
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2 points
What is a month on our calendar based on?
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2 points
In this image, what season would it be in the southern hemisphere?
(Yellow shading is the sunlight, shown striking the Earth with arrows)
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1 point
The sun is the closest star to Earth.
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2 points
In this image, what season would it be in the southern hemisphere?
(Yellow shading is the sunlight, shown striking the Earth with arrows)
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2 points
What causes the seasons on earth?
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2 points
The planet Uranus is most like the planet __________ because of its size, color, and the gasses it is made of.
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2 points
A pattern of several stars.
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4 points
Select all of the things listed that Mars has that are similar to Earth.
Select only 4 choices. If you do not select only the correct 4 choices, this question will be incorrect.
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5 points
What statements describe an outer planet?
Select only the best 5 choices. If you do not select only the best 5 choices, this question will be incorrect.
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2 points
A massive spherical object with a unique orbit around a star.
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2 points
What is a year on our calendar based on?
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2 points
Which planet is the smallest in size?
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2 points
Which planet is the largest in size?
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2 points
A group of millions of stars.
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2 points
What causes the moon phases?
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1 point
Winter happens at the same time all over the planet.
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2 points
What is a day on our calendar based on?
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2 points
An astronomical object that produces heat and light from nuclear fusion.
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2 points
What causes day and night on earth?
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2 points
Saturn's rings are made of
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2 points
Why is Pluto not considered a planet in our solar system?
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2 points
In this image, what season would it be in the northern hemisphere?
(Yellow shading is the sunlight, shown striking the Earth with arrows)
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4 points
What four planets make up the gas giants?
Select only 4 choices. If you do not select only the correct 4 choices, this question will be incorrect.
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4 points
Which four planets make up the terrestrial planets?
Select only 4 choices. If you do not select only the correct 4 choices, this question will be incorrect.
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1 point
Summer happens at the same time all over the planet.
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5 points
What statements describe an inner planet?
Select only the best 5 choices. If you do not select only the best 5 choices, this question will be incorrect.
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2 points
A central star and everything that orbits around it.