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Astronomy Test What you need to study or KNOW!!!

Earths Shape-
Difference between heliocentric and geocentric.
Organization of the Universe Universe, galaxy, star, planet
Origin of the solar system
Earths shape

Earths Motion

Earth orbits elliptical
Counterclockwise
Rotation and revolution
Evidence of earths rotation
Length of day, month and year
Leap year

Seasons
Earths tilt 23.5 what does this affect.
Aphelion and perihelion
How does latitude affect an environment.
Suns rays in regard to location and tilt


Variations in Earths motion
Precession
Nutation
Barycenter
Keplars 3 laws

Tides
Spring tide and neap tide
Relationship to the moon
Tidal ranges

Sun
Nuclear fusion
Hydrogen to helium
Electromagnetic waves
Photosynthesis
Layers of the sun

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