Earth and Moon Cycles Flashcard

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a group of celestial bodies, including the sun, planets, moons, and other objects, that are bound by gravity.

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What is Earth's axis?

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Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which Earth rotates.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis, which makes different parts of the planet face the sun or move away from it.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different shapes the moon appears to have from Earth, caused by the moon's position relative to Earth and the sun.

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What is the moon?

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The moon is a natural satellite that orbits around Earth.

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the planets.

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What is orbit?

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An orbit is the path one celestial body takes around another due to gravitational forces.

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What is the relationship between the Earth, moon, and sun?

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Earth, the moon, and the sun are all part of the solar system and interact with each other through gravity.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun, affecting how sunlight is distributed.

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What is a natural satellite?

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A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet, like the moon orbits Earth.