Sun, earth, moon

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What is the Moon?

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The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, orbiting around the Earth.

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True or false: The Moon has no air.

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True

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Which celestial bodies orbit another object?

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The Moon orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Sun.

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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.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What protects the Earth from meteorite impacts?

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The Earth's atmosphere protects it from many meteorite impacts.

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What are solar winds?

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Solar winds are streams of charged particles released from the Sun's corona.

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What are craters?

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Craters are large, bowl-shaped depressions on the surface of the Moon caused by impacts from meteorites.

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What is the difference between the Moon's and Earth's surface?

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The Moon has many more craters than Earth because it lacks an atmosphere to protect it from impacts.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat to the planets.