The Solar System — Test Answers

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Astronomers in India observed a lunar eclipse during the full moon on July 16. Astronomers in Kenya did not observe a lunar eclipse during the full moon on August 15. Which statement best explains the different observations?

A
The Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted, so not every full moon is in Earth’s shadow.
B
India and Kenya were looking at different sides of the Moon on different nights.
C
Africa is in Earth’s Southern Hemisphere so lunar eclipses cannot be seen there.
D
Kenya was on the wrong side of Earth to see the Moon during late summer.
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Match each orbital feature to the conclusion it supports.

Answer:

possible influence of unseen forces|evidence of past collisions shaping KBOs|stability through orbital resonance

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Evaluate whether each of the statements is supported by evidence from the graph or known gravitational interactions.

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Match each prediction with the type of data required to make it.

Answer:

orbital paths and velocities|orbital positions of Earth and the Moon|solar wind and radiation changes|comet orbits and length of debris trails

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