Space Rocks

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Why don’t eclipses happen every month?

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Because the moon’s orbit is tilted compared to Earth’s orbit.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon.

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What is the belt between Mars and Jupiter primarily composed of?

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Asteroids.

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What is a meteor called when it's in space?

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Meteoroid.

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What is the term for a rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter?

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Asteroid.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?

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A meteoroid is in space, a meteor is the flash of light seen when it enters the atmosphere, and a meteorite is what lands on Earth.

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What are comets primarily made of?

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Comets are primarily made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies and is the source of short-period comets.

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What is the difference between asteroids and comets?

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Asteroids are rocky bodies, while comets are icy bodies that release gas and dust when close to the Sun.

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What is the role of gravity in the formation of planets?

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Gravity pulls together gas and dust in space to form larger bodies, eventually leading to planet formation.

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