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What is the name of the phase of the Moon when we see a full circle illuminated?
What is the name of the phase of the Moon when we see a full circle illuminated?
Which planet has the shortest orbital period around the Sun?
Which planet has the shortest orbital period around the Sun?
What is the name of the phase of the Moon when we see only a sliver of illumination?
What is the name of the phase of the Moon when we see only a sliver of illumination?
What is the name given to the pieces of dust and rock travelling through the sky?
What is the name given to the pieces of dust and rock travelling through the sky?
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Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
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Which of these is NOT a planet in our solar system?
Which of these is NOT a planet in our solar system?
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Which of the following is NOT a planet in our solar system?
Which of the following is NOT a planet in our solar system?
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What causes the seasons on Earth?
What causes the seasons on Earth?
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?
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Which celestial object is an example of a natural satellite?
Which celestial object is an example of a natural satellite?
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Study Notes
Planet Information
- Planets in order from the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- Mars takes 687 Earth days to orbit the Sun
- Jupiter takes 12 Earth years to orbit the Sun
- Saturn takes 29 Earth years to orbit the Sun
- Average surface temperatures of planets vary greatly, ranging from -82°C to 0°C for Mars, -150°C for Jupiter, and -170°C for Saturn
- Planets' distances from the Sun affect their surface temperatures
- Uranus is 2870 million km from the Sun. The surface temperature was estimated
Orbital Periods
- Jupiter takes longer than Mars to orbit the Sun due to
- Jupiter's greater distance from the Sun
- Jupiter's orbital path being greater in length
Lunar Eclipse
- A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon
- The Moon passes through the Earth's umbra (shadow).
Meteor, Meteorite, Comet
- Meteor: Small pieces of dust and rock entering the Earth's atmosphere
- Meteorite: A meteor that survives atmospheric entry and lands on Earth
- Comet: A celestial body made of ice and dust, which orbits the sun
Satellites
- An example of a natural satellite is the Moon
- An example of an artificial satellite is the International Space Station (ISS)
Phases of the Moon
- The appearance of the Moon changes as it orbits Earth, exhibiting distinct phases such as new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent.
Day and Night
- Rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.
Seasons
- Earth's tilted axis causes seasonal changes as it orbits the Sun
Solar Eclipse
- A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth. The Moon casts a shadow on Earth.
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Test your knowledge of the planets in our solar system, their orbital periods, and the fascinating phenomenon of lunar eclipses. Understand the differences between meteors, meteorites, and comets, as well as how distance from the Sun affects planetary temperatures. Dive into the wonders of astronomy with this engaging quiz!
