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What is the main difference between a solar day and a sidereal day?
What is the main difference between a solar day and a sidereal day?
- Sidereal days aren't a real thing, solar days are
- They're the same, of course
- Solar days are a little bit longer than Sidereal days (correct)
- Sidereal days are a little bit longer than Solar days
Why is it called a 1st Quarter Moon?
Why is it called a 1st Quarter Moon?
- The Moon is finished the first quarter of its orbit.
- The Moon is one-fourth of its usual size.
- The first quarter of the Moon is lit. (correct)
- We can see a quarter of the Moon.
What happens during a Lunar eclipse?
What happens during a Lunar eclipse?
- The Moon turns black because of the Earth's shadow. (correct)
- The Earth turns black because of the Sun's shadow.
- The Moon disappears entirely for a few minutes.
- The Sun turns black because of the Moon's shadow.
Where do the sun's rays directly strike on September 21?
Where do the sun's rays directly strike on September 21?
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What is a Super Moon in relation to the Moon's orbit?
What is a Super Moon in relation to the Moon's orbit?
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If it's the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
If it's the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inner planets?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inner planets?
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What is the main reason for Earth experiencing seasons?
What is the main reason for Earth experiencing seasons?
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What is the primary difference between Gas Giants and Terrestrial planets in terms of their orbit around the Sun?
What is the primary difference between Gas Giants and Terrestrial planets in terms of their orbit around the Sun?
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Which statement is FALSE about the moon?
Which statement is FALSE about the moon?
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What does the term 'Penumbra' refer to in astronomical context?
What does the term 'Penumbra' refer to in astronomical context?
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Which of the following best describes a galaxy?
Which of the following best describes a galaxy?
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