NW2 Major 2 Review

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What is a star?

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A star is a huge ball of hot gas that gives off light and heat. The sun is a star.

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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 Earth.

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Where does the moon get its light from?

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The moon gets its light from the sun.

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What can you see with your eyes without a telescope?

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You can see clouds and stars with your unaided eye.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star produces its own light.

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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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What do we call the light that comes from the sun?

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The light from the sun is called sunlight.

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Can we see the sun at night?

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No, we cannot see the sun at night because it is on the other side of the Earth.

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What is a telescope used for?

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A telescope is used to see distant objects in space, like stars and planets.

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What are craters?

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Craters are large holes on the surface of the moon caused by impacts from meteoroids.