Astronomy Review

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What causes day and night cycles?

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Earth's rotation causes day and night cycles.

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What Science Tool measures the direction of the wind?

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A wind vane measures the direction of the wind.

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Another word for 'rotate' is ....

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Spinning is another word for 'rotate'.

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True or False: The light that appears to shine from the Moon is actually sunlight bouncing off the Moon to the Earth.

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True, the light from the Moon is sunlight reflecting off its surface.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

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What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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What do we call the path that Earth takes around the Sun?

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The path that Earth takes around the Sun is called an orbit.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive ball of hot gas that produces light and heat.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.