Patterns of Earth and Sky

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the pull of Earth on objects, pulling them toward its center.

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In which direction does Earth's gravity pull?

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Toward Earth's center.

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What causes different stars to be visible at different times?

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The rotation of the Earth and its orbit around the Sun cause different stars to be visible at different times.

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Why can we not see stars during the day?

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The sun makes it too bright to see stars during the day.

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What is a pattern?

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A pattern is something we observe to be similar over and over again.

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What is the relationship between gravity and objects in space?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space due to gravity.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, while a star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma that generates light and heat.

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

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The Sun is the central star of our solar system, providing light and heat that supports life on Earth.

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What happens to the visibility of stars as the Earth rotates?

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As the Earth rotates, different stars come into view at night and others disappear from view.