Science 8th grade

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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What is a sunspot?

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A sunspot is a dark area on the sun's surface that gives off less energy than the rest of the sun.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is an envelope of gas surrounding an object in space.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large object in space that orbits a star.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the sun.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.