Earth and Solar System Concepts

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Order of planets from the Sun

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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Moon orbits

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Most moons orbit their planets in the same direction.

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Rotation direction

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Earth rotates from west to east.

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Elliptical orbit

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Earth's revolution around the Sun is elliptical.

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Gas giants

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Large and gaseous outer planets.

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Terrestrial planets

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Small and rocky inner planets.

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Earth's daily cycle

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Day and night caused by rotation.

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Light-year

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The distance light travels in one year.

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Study Tip: Compare and contrast

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Be able to compare and contrast objects in space. Make Venn diagrams to show similarities and differences.

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Study Tip: Explain concepts

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Explain concepts to a friend or family member to reinforce understanding.