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How far away is the moon?
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It depends. The Moon has an elliptical orbit. At its closest to the earth (perigee) it is 356, 700 km away, and at its farthest from the earth (apogee) it is 406, 300 km away.
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In their proper order, what are the nine planets?
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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Use a mnemonic: My Very Easy Method Just Speeds Up Naming Planets *Remember Pluto is no longer considered a planet, but a dwarf planet. |
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What does ISS stand for?
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The International Space Station
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How many km's away from the earth is the moon at its perigee?
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356, 700 km
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How many km's away from the earth is the moon at its apogee?
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406, 300 km
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