Earth and Space

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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 positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and gas that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and a tail.

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What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during summer?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer when the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it is winter.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the Earth rotating on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet, such as a moon.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is revolution in terms of Earth?

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Revolution refers to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete.

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What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth (about 23.5 degrees) affects the seasons by changing the angle of sunlight received at different times of the year.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, such as the Sun, and does not produce its own light.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.