Category 3 : Earth and Space

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What type of galaxy has no special shape or form?

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An irregular galaxy is a type of galaxy that does not have a distinct regular shape.

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What are the two letters that represent when a spring tide could occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases, represented by the letters B and D.

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All stars begin as a __________?

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All stars begin as a nebula, which is a large cloud of gas and dust in space.

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At which labeled point on the graph did a new moon occur?

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A new moon occurs at Point S on the lunar phase graph.

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If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?

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The next full moon can be expected on May 4th.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, where stars are born.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is the difference between a spiral galaxy and an elliptical galaxy?

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A spiral galaxy has a flat, rotating disk with arms, while an elliptical galaxy is more rounded and lacks the distinct structure of spiral arms.

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What phase comes after a new moon?

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The phase that comes after a new moon is the waxing crescent.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.