Quiz 2 Flashcards

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1
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The largest planet

A

Jupiter

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2
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planet known for its rings

A

Saturn

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3
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planet that spins on its side

A

Uranus

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4
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planet farthest from the sun

A

Neptune

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5
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imaginary line around the widest part of a planet

A

equator

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6
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small, rocky objects in space that revolve around the sun

A

asteroids

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7
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most asteroids are found in the asteroid belt between which 2 planets?

A

Mars and Jupiter

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8
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The only planet that has an atmosphere and liquid water

A

Earth

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9
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the hottest planet

A

Venus

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10
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planet closest to the sun

A

Mercury

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11
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red planet

A

Mars

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12
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inner planet with a thick layer of clouds

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Venus

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13
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smallest planet

A

Mercury

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14
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only planet perfectly designed for people

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Earth

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15
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planet believed to have the highest mountain in the solar system

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Venus

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16
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this phase of the moon is completely dark

A

new moon

17
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this phase of the moon comes after a full moon

A

third quarter

18
Q

this phase of the moon is completely lit circle

A

full moon

19
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this happens when the lit part of the moon becomes smaller

A

waning

20
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this happens when the lit part of the moon becomes larger

A

waxing

21
Q

List the moon phases in order

A

new moon
waxing
first quarter
full moon
waning
third quarter

22
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List the planets in order from the sun

A

Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune