Earths place Flashcards

1
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An imaginary line an object turns around.

A

axis🤡🤠

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3
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the motion of an object in a circular motion

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rotation

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4
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a repeating path that one object in space takes around another

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orbit

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5
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a dark shape made when an object blocks light

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shadow

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7
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the angle of the earth’s axis

A

tilt

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8
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evidences and models relationships,tree-demensional,patterns

A

sport porting vocabulary

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9
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the first phase of the moon.in this phase , the moon is completely dark since we cant see the side that the sun is shining on.

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New moon

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10
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The second pase we can see some light reflecting off only about one corner of the Moon surface that faces us

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Crescent Moon

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12
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What is the third planet from the Sun?

A

Earth

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13
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True or False: Earth is the largest planet in the Solar System.

A

False

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14
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Fill in the blank: Earth is located in the _______ galaxy.

A

Milky Way

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15
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What are the four main layers of Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

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16
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Which layer of Earth is solid and composed of rock?

17
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a planet in our Solar System? A) Mars B) Venus C) Proxima Centauri D) Jupiter

A

C) Proxima Centauri

18
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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun?

A

Approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers

19
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True or False: Earth has one natural satellite.

20
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What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite?

21
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Fill in the blank: The Earth’s atmosphere is primarily composed of _______.

22
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What is the approximate age of Earth?

A

About 4.5 billion years

23
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Multiple choice: Which layer of Earth is liquid? A) Crust B) Mantle C) Outer Core D) Inner Core

A

C) Outer Core

24
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What is the process by which Earth rotates around the Sun called?

A

Revolution

25
True or False: Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
True
26
What is the tilt of Earth's axis?
Approximately 23.5 degrees
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Fill in the blank: The phenomenon of day and night is caused by the _______ of the Earth.
Rotation
28
What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?
Orbit
29
Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes Earth? A) Gas Giant B) Terrestrial Planet C) Ice Giant D) Dwarf Planet
B) Terrestrial Planet
30
What is the primary source of energy for Earth?
The Sun
31
True or False: Earth is the only known planet to support life.
True
32
What is the term for the regions of Earth that support life?
Biosphere
33
Fill in the blank: Earth's atmosphere protects living organisms from _______ radiation.
Ultraviolet
34
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
About 71%
35
Multiple choice: Which ocean is the largest on Earth? A) Atlantic Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Arctic Ocean D) Pacific Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
36
What is the term for the solid outer layer of Earth where we live?
Lithosphere
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True or False: Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core.
True