Earth and its Neighbors Comprehension

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What did Galileo invent to study the solar system?

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Galileo invented the telescope.

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What is the author's purpose for writing a text?

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The author's purpose can be to persuade, to inform, or to entertain.

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What genre is 'Earth and its Neighbors'?

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The genre is expository text.

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What have astronauts collected in space?

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Astronauts have collected rocks in space.

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Can we see planets outside of our solar system with a simple telescope?

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No, we cannot see planets outside of our solar system with a simple telescope.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits 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.

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What is an astronaut?

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An astronaut is a person trained to travel in space.

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What is the Moon?

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The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits Earth.