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Astronomy Study Guide

Test Date: 12/19/14
Textbook Pages: 4-37
ISN Pages: 38-58
Chapter 1 Section 1: Earth in Space
Key Terms: Astronomy, Axis, Rotation, Revolution, Orbit, Solstice, Equinox
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How does Earth move in space?

What does rotation of Earth cause?
What causes the cycle of seasons on Earth?
What is true about the position of the sun in the sky during a solstice? Equinox?

Chapter 1 Section 2: Gravity and Motion

Key Terms: Force, Gravity, Law of Universal Gravitation, Mass, Weight, Inertia, Newtons Laws of Motion
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What determines the strength of the force of gravity between two objects?
What two factors combine to keep the moon and Earth in orbit? Explain how
What are Newtons three laws of motion? Be able to identify each
What are Keplers Laws of Planetary Motion?

Chapter 1 Section 3: Phases, Eclipses, and Tides

Key Terms: Phases, eclipse, solar eclipse, umbra, penumbra, lunar eclipse, tide, spring tide, neap tide
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What causes the phases of the moon?

Be able to identify the phases and order of phases.
What are solar and lunar eclipses?
What causes the tides?
How does the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun affect the tides?

Chapter 1 Section 4: Earths Moon

Key Terms: Telescope, Maria, Craters, Meteoroids
1. What features are found on the moons surface?
2. What are some characteristics of the moon?
3. How did the moon form?