Space Test Review

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What color does Neptune appear to be?

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Neptune appears blue due to the methane in its atmosphere.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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The New Moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth.

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How many days does it take for the moon to go from one New Moon to the next?

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It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete a full cycle of phases.

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What side of an object do shadows always appear on?

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Shadows always appear on the opposite side of the light source.

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What happens to shadows as the sun moves across the sky?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves.

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If there are 10 hours of nighttime, how many hours of daylight are there if the total is 24 hours?

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There would be 14 hours of daylight.

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What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

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The path is called an orbit.

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What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.