Midterm

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Model of the solar nebula and explanation of how the planets formed.

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Role of gravity in the formation of the solar system.

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Gravity caused the collapse of the solar nebula, leading to the formation of the sun and planets. It also helped in the accretion of planetesimals into planets.

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Location of terrestrial, Jovian, and dwarf planets in the solar system.

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Characteristics of Jovian and terrestrial planets.

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Definition of eccentricity and meanings of e=0 and e=1.

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Earth's tilt creates different seasons throughout the year by causing varying amounts of sunlight to reach different parts of the planet.

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The changing seasons are a result of this variation in sunlight.

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Spring Tide

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Neap Tide

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What is nuclear fusion?

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What does Earth's magnetic field protect us from?

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