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Why do seasons occur?
The Earth orbits the sun on a tilt
What property of planets has the greatest effect on asteroids?
The mass of the planet
Which planet has the greatest effect on the orbit of most asteroids
Jupiter
What evidence supports the claim that the Sun has a gravitational pull on the aster solar system?
All of the planets and asteroids in the solar system orbit around the Sun
What are the conditions that cause a lunar eclipse?
The Moon in a Full Moon position and the Earth blocking the Moon from receiving sunlight.
Which moon phase follows a new moon?
Crescent moon
As asteroids approach Earth, the ____________________ of Earth can affect the _____ of the asteroids.
mass / orbit
When do neap tides occur?
twice a month when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to the Earth.
What happens to the light on the moon after a full moon?
A dark area will start to appear on the right side of the Moon and will slowly increase in size until the Moon is completely dark.