Sun, Earth, and Moon

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What protects the Earth from meteorite impacts?

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The Earth's atmosphere protects it from impacts.

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Which celestial bodies have craters?

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Both the Moon and Earth have craters.

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What is the 3rd planet from the Sun?

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Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun.

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Which celestial bodies rotate and revolve?

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Earth, Moon, and Sun all rotate and revolve.

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How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?

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It takes 365 days for the Earth to make one revolution around the Sun.

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What is the Moon's surface like?

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The Moon's surface has many craters due to fewer impacts being prevented.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when it orbits around another object.

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How does the Moon's gravity compare to Earth's?

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The Moon has less gravity than Earth, which affects how it attracts meteorites.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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

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What is the significance of the Sun in our solar system?

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The Sun is the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to the planets.

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