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Planet A, planet B, and planet C all have equal masses. Planet A is located between planets B and C, but planet B is twice as far away from planet A as planet C is. Which planet exerts the greater gravitational pull on planet A?
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
During which event is Earth's axis tilted either farthest away from or closest to the sun?
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
Which of the following space objects is a satellite?
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
Which term describes any object that revolves around a larger object in space?
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
A student argues that because Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, all of Earth experiences winter at aphelion. Is the student correct?
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
A student argues that the International Space Station is not a satellite because it is human-made. Is the student correct?
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
During which event do the hours of daylight on Earth equal the hours of night?
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
The International Space Station is an example of
satellite
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
an artificial satellite
both the moon and the International Space Station
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
planet C
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