Solar System Review

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, fully illuminating its surface.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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Approximately 29.5 days.

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What is the difference between meteors and asteroids?

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Meteors are small pieces of asteroids that enter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up, while asteroids are larger rocky bodies that orbit 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 season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System beyond Neptune, populated with many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

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What is a first quarter moon?

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A first quarter moon occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it is one-quarter of the way through its lunar cycle.

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases?

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The Moon's phases are important for understanding its position relative to the Earth and Sun, affecting tides and cultural events.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light either partially or completely.