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At what point does the southern hemisphere have the greatest exposure to the sun

The point where the southern hemisphere has the greatest exposure to the sun is the winter solstice.

What is the main purpose of the International Space Station

to conduct research and provide a platform for longer manned missions into space

Where is the Wiechert-Gutenburg discontinuity located

between the mantle and the core..

Which phase represents the longest period of time in a star's life cycle

the main sequence represents the longest period in a stars life cycle

Which area indicates a dramatic decrease in material density inside the Earth

Wiechert-Gutenburg Discontinuity

Which constellation is home to the Lagoon Nebula

Sagittarius

Which of these is not a primary component of Earth's mantle

Nickel

Which type of telescope uses a convex lens to increase the size of the image being viewed

refracting

Which type of telescope uses concave mirrors to increase the size of the image being viewed

reflecting

Can you explore out the Milky Way galaxy

the other parts are only seen because there are clouds in the milky way galaxy that prevents scientists to see all inside the milky way galaxy

Which of these is considered one of the oldest texts regarding astronomy

Phaenomena

Which of these astronomers described Earth as the center of the universe

Aristotle

What are water droplets in the clouds are pulled back to earth by

gravity

What is the process of the ocean's water slowly rising to reach high tide is called

Flood tide is when the ocean's water slowly rises to reach high tide.

Which astronomers is credited as the first to theorize the planets orbit around the Sun

Copernicus

Oceanic crust is formed of how many layers

3 layers A+

Sunspots follow a cycle of how many years

11 years.

In which region of the Earth's interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt

In which region of the Earth's interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt?

Which is thicker continental crust or oceanic crust

Continental crust A+

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