Earth Wonders 3

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What are craters?

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Craters are holes formed when rocks or ice from space slam into the Moon's surface.

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What does a planet rotate around?

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A planet rotates around its axis.

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What are the asteroid belt and Kuiper belt?

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They are groups of rocky and icy objects in space.

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What is astronomy?

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Astronomy is the study of stars and planets.

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How many main planets are there in our solar system?

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There are 8 main planets.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and begins to release gases.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of the Sun and all the objects that orbit it, including planets, moons, and asteroids.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is an object that orbits a planet, like the Moon or artificial satellites.