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Which celestial body has the biggest gravitational pull in the solar system?
What is the second largest object in the solar system?
What causes the seasons on Earth?
What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?
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What is the term for the movement of Earth on its axis?
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What causes the moon to affect the Earth?
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What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?
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What are the two types of eclipses mentioned in the text?
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What is the term for the gradual increase in the visible part of the moon?
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What is the term for the gradual decrease in the visible part of the moon?
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Study Notes
Celestial Bodies
- Jupiter has the biggest gravitational pull in the solar system.
Size and Scale
- The Sun is the largest object in the solar system, with the planet Jupiter being the second largest.
Earth's Seasons
- The seasons on Earth are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as it rotates.
Earth's Movements
- The movement of Earth around the Sun is called a revolution.
- The movement of Earth on its axis is called a rotation.
Moon's Effect on Earth
- The moon's gravitational pull causes the tides to rise and fall on Earth.
Eclipses
- The two types of eclipses are solar eclipses and lunar eclipses.
Moon's Phases
- The gradual increase in the visible part of the moon is called a waxing phase.
- The gradual decrease in the visible part of the moon is called a waning phase.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Earth's relationship with the Sun and Moon in this quiz on Chapter 2: Earth in Space Lesson 1. Explore concepts such as seasons, lunar effects, and eclipses. Familiarize yourself with key vocabulary terms related to revolution, rotation, equinox, solstice, waxing, waning, tides, and eclipses.
