8th Grade STAAR Category 3

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What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis has a 23.5° tilt.

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What is the largest astronomical structure?

Back

The universe.

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What phase of the moon occurs immediately after the waxing crescent?

Back

First quarter.

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What phase of the moon occurs immediately before the waning gibbous?

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Full moon.

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What lunar phase occurred on July 4, 1776?

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Waning gibbous.

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What is the position of Earth during summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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The Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

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What is the significance of Earth's orbit around the sun?

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It causes seasonal changes.

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What is a galaxy?

Back

A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

Back

A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the role of the moon in Earth's tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull causes tides in Earth's oceans.