Earth's Place in Space

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What is an orbit?

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A path that one object in space takes around another object.

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What shape are the orbits of planets and most moons in our solar system?

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Elliptical.

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What is gravity?

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The force that pulls all objects toward each other.

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Why does Earth have a spherical shape?

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Due to gravity's pull.

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What is a system?

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A group of parts that work together.

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What is the solar system?

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A collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the Sun that are bound by gravity.

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What is a planet?

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A large object in space that orbits a star.

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What is a moon?

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A natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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What is the Sun?

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A star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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What is a star?

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A massive, luminous ball of plasma held together by gravity.