Patterns in the Solar System Flashcard

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Group of stars in specific patterns is called:

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constellation

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The path a body follows around another body in space is called:

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Orbit

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How does the cycle of day and night depend on Earth’s rotation?

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It is morning where the Earth is facing the sun and evening where it is turning away.

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When the shadow of one celestial body falls on another, it is called:

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eclipse

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Type(s) of eclipse:

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Solar eclipse, Lunar eclipse

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What do we call it when the moon comes between the Earth and the sun?

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Solar eclipse

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What are the 3 types of solar eclipse?

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Annular solar eclipse, Partial solar eclipse, Total solar eclipse

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Which is true of the dwarf planets?

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spherically shaped

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Pluto, Eris, and Ceres are classified as

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dwarf planets

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What are planets that don't clear their orbit of other bodies?

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dwarf planets