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The International Space Station is an example of
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
Which term describes any object that revolves around a larger object in space?
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
During which event is Earth's axis tilted either farthest away from or closest to the sun?
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
A student argues that the International Space Station is not a satellite because it is human-made. Is the student correct?
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
At which position in Earth's orbit is Earth farthest from the sun?
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
During which event do the hours of daylight on Earth equal the hours of night?
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
A student argues that because Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, all of Earth experiences winter at aphelion. Is the student correct?
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
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?
solstice
equinox
No. The International Space Station orbits Earth; therefore, it is a satellite of Earth.
an artificial satellite
aphelion
planet C
No. Although Earth is farthest from the sun at aphelion, only the hemisphere tilted away from the sun experiences winter.
satellite
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