Earth and Space Review

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is a quick change caused by water soaking the side of a mountain or hill, causing soil to move downward.

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What tool measures precipitation amount?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation.

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How do the Earth, Moon, and Sun move in relation to each other?

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

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What are the properties of the Sun?

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The Sun is made of gases, is a sphere, and provides heat and light for Earth.

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Which planet is the furthest from the Sun?

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Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun.

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What is the definition of a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star.

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What is the role of the Sun in our solar system?

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The Sun provides heat and light, which are essential for life on Earth.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.