6.8 - Outer Space Objects

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What is the force that keeps the planets in motion around the Sun?

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Gravity is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is often called a shooting star as it enters Earth's atmosphere?

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A meteor is often referred to as a shooting star when it enters Earth's atmosphere.

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What does the tilt of Earth on its axis cause?

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The tilt of Earth on its axis causes the seasons.

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What is the spinning motion of a planet on its axis called?

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The spinning motion of a planet on its axis is called rotation.

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What is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space that is smaller than an asteroid called?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space that is smaller than an asteroid.

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What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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The path a planet takes around the Sun is called its orbit.

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What do we call the time it takes for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

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One full rotation of Earth on its axis takes approximately 24 hours, which defines a day.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun.

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What is a comet primarily made of?

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A comet is primarily made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What is the term for the gravitational pull that causes tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun causes tides on Earth.