Science Quiz - Space

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Which direction does gravity pull towards?

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What is the relationship between gravity and how high someone can jump?

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If a planet has more gravity, you will not be able to jump very high. If a planet has less gravity, like the moon, you will be able to jump higher.

More gravity = less height

Less gravity = more height

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If a planet is large, will it have more or less gravity?

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Is the sun a star? If so, why is it so big?

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Yes, the sun is a star. It appears so large because our planet, Earth, is so close to it. The sun is the only star in our solar system.

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What happens when you travel further away from the sun?

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Which season is the sun the highest in the sky? Why?

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Which season is the sun low in the sky?

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Which season are shadows the longest? Why?

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This is a short shadow. Why might the shadow be short?

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The shadow is short because it is summer. In the summer, shadows are shorter due to the sun being higher in the sky. The sun being high in the sky and directly over your head makes the shadow short.

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Which season has the shortest days?

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