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Astronomy Review

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What is the name of the 'planet' which is actually no longer a planet? (HINT: it is considered a dwarf planet now). Pluto
The imaginary straight line that the Earth rotates on is called... an axis.
The Sun affects the Earth by? Plants taking the Sun's energy and using it to make food energy.
Another way the Sun affects the Earth is? The Sun's energy is stored in fossil fuels.
How long does it take the Earth to make one full revolution around the Sun? One year
What causes low and high tides in large bodies of water? The Sun and Moon's gravitational pull on Earth
Why do seasons occur? The amount of sunlight & heat changes caused by the Earth's tilt
How long does it take for the moon to go from New Moon to New Moon? (THINK: how long is our moon calendar?) About 4 weeks (29 1/2 days)
What type of shadow will you see in the morning? Long shadows
What type of shadow will you see at noon? Very short or no shadows
The Earth completes one rotation in _______________. 24 hours
The movement of the Earth as it makes an orbit around the Sun in one year is called a _______________________. revolution.
When the ocean water level is at its highest, this is known as a __________________. high tide
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