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Answer these questions on Space the best you can. Remember that you do not have to know these answers. We are looking for changes in your thinking.

Questions

1. There is a disagreement with two students on how many planets are in the solar system. Student A claims there are 8 planets and Student B claims there are 12 planets. What is some evidence to support each claim?
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2. On which planet would you weigh the least? What is your evidence to prove this?
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3. How does the mass of our planet compare to the other inner planets? 
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4. Dr. Grumbles claims that it is colder during the winter because Earth is farther from the sun. Provide evidence to prove him right or wrong?
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5. How does the path of the sun in the sky change during seasons? 
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6. How would seasons on Uranus be different from Earth? 
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Here are some sources to help you with your second round - Don't click on these until the second day

Solar System Online Model

Interactive Seasons Model