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What is a Lunar Eclipse? A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth’s blocks the sunlight and a shadow falls on the Moon. (Order is Sun, Earth, and Moon).
What is the Sun mostly made of? The Sun is made up mostly of hydrogen and helium
Define Fusion: Fusion is combining two hydrogens to make helium.
True or False:The Mars Rover discoverd that water flowed on its surface True
True or False: The right side of the Moon is visible during the Waning Phases False: the right side of the Moon is visible durin the Waxing Phases
True or False: the left side of the Moon is visible during the Waning Phases True
What does it mean when Jupiter has a Big Red Spot? It means it is a Huge Storm
Is there any techtonic plate activity on Mars or Mercury? No there is no techtonic plate activity on Mars or Mercury
Is Pluto Considerd a Planet? Yes but It is considered a Dwarf Planet
Describe two types of planets in our solar system? 1.Small, rocky, high density inner planets all inside the asteroid belt (Terrestrial or inner planets) 2.Large, gaseous, low density outer planets that are outside the asteroid belt (Jovian or outer planets)
What is the Big Bang Theory? Big Bang theory is most widely accepted theory for how universe formed. Doppler Shift toward the red end of the spectrum is evidence that the universe is expanding
What are Galaxies? Galaxies are collections of billions of stars. The basic types are spiral, elliptical (football shaped) and irregular. Our solar system is part of the Milky Way which is a spiral galaxy
What is a Solar Nebula? Solar Nebula is huge, vast clouds of ice, gas and dust
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