Exploring Our Solar System and Beyond

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis.

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What is the position of the solar system within the Milky Way galaxy?

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In one of the spiral arms.

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How do gravity and inertia interact in the solar system?

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Gravity and inertia work together to keep planets in orbit.

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What is the primary difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets have tails, asteroids do not.

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What role does gravity play in the solar system?

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It keeps planets in orbit around the sun.

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What is the definition of a planet?

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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is an asteroid?

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A small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is a comet?

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A celestial object made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere and sometimes a tail.

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What is the Milky Way?

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A spiral galaxy that contains our solar system and billions of other stars.

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What is the significance of the sun in our solar system?

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The sun is the central star that provides light and heat, allowing life to exist on Earth.