Earth's Motions Practice
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the location of the asteroid belt?
Back
The asteroid belt is located between the inner planets and the outer planets.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which planet has a higher period of rotation than period of revolution?
Back
Venus has a higher period of rotation than period of revolution.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the revolution period of Neptune?
Back
Neptune has a revolution period of 165 Earth years.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during nuclear fusion?
Back
In nuclear fusion, smaller atoms are forced together to create larger atoms, releasing energy.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a geocentric solar system refer to?
Back
A geocentric solar system refers to a model where Earth is used as a reference point.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is revolution in the context of planetary motion?
Back
Revolution is the movement of a planet around the sun in an orbital path.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is rotation in the context of planetary motion?
Back
Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its own axis.
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