Sun, Earth and Moon

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What causes day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

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What is the Earth?

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The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is where we live.

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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.

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What is the Moon?

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The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

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How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

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It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to rotate once.

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What is orbit?

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An orbit is the path one object takes around another object in space.

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What does the Earth orbit around?

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The Earth orbits around the Sun.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a group of planets and other objects that orbit a star.

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What is the shape of the Earth?

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The Earth is mostly round, like a ball.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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