Earth and Space Science

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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Which planet is the furthest from the Sun?

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Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun in our Solar System.

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What does 'revolve' mean?

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To revolve means to go around something in a circular path.

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How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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It takes the Earth 365 days to complete one full revolution around the Sun.

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How many planets are in our Solar System?

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There are 8 planets in our Solar System.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is a phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase of the moon when only a small part of it is illuminated, appearing as a thin sliver.

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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 celestial bodies that are bound to it by gravity, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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

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What is the Earth's rotation period?

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The Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full rotation on its axis.