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32 The points labeled on the chart below show the approximate size of Earth, the

Milky Way, the Moon, and the Sun. The approximate size of the solar system is
also shown.
Solar

A B C System D

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Which point on the cart best represents the approximate size of the Moon?

A. Point A
B. Point B

C. Point C
D. Point D

33 One of the physical properties of a star is apparent magnitude. Which of the

following is used to determine the apparent magnitude of a star?

A. The number of rotations a star makes.
B. The constellation the star is located in.
C. The distance of the star from the Earth.
D. The number of prominences the star makes.

34 When observed through a telescope, the surface of Mercury has many more

craters than Earth. Which of the following statements below best explains why
Mercury would have more craters than Earth?

A. Mercury rotates faster than Earth.
B. Mercury has a smaller mass than Earth.
C. Mercury is much closer to the Sun than Earth.

D. Mercury has a thinner atmosphere than Earth.

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