Solar System Review Bellringer

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The moon is revolving around Earth.

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What causes day and night?

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The rotation of the earth.

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What is an orbit?

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An imaginary path around something.

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How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?

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About a month.

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What is the imaginary line that Earth spins around called?

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Axis.

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What is the sun's role in the solar system?

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The sun is the center of the solar system and provides light and heat.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is moving around another object.

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What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?

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Elliptical.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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Eight.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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