Solar System and Beyond

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

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Summer is the season that occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

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What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

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A gibbous moon shows more than half of the bright side of the moon, while a crescent moon shows less than half.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and its revolution around the sun.

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Why does your weight change on different planets?

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Your weight changes on different planets because different planets have different gravitational pulls.

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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

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It takes one year for the Earth to revolve around the sun.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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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 gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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What is a lunar cycle?

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A lunar cycle is the period it takes for the moon to go through all its phases, approximately 29.5 days.