Planetary Science Review

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What causes the moon to appear to move across the sky at night?

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The Earth is rotating on its axis.

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How does the size of a planet affect its gravity?

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The larger the planet, the more gravity it has due to its mass.

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Are all stars the same distance from Earth?

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False. Stars are at different distances from Earth.

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What direction does gravity pull a tetherball when it is moving in a circle?

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Gravity pulls the tetherball down.

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Why do we see different constellations in different seasons?

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We see different constellations each season because the Earth orbits the Sun, not just because it rotates on its axis.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is the main reason we have day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky.

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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 generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the Sun, all bound by gravity.

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