Spaceship Earth Vocab

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that forms a particular shape in the sky and has been given a name.

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What do massive planets have more of?

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Massive planets have more gravity.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the natural force that tends to cause physical things to move towards each other, such as the force that causes things to fall towards the Earth.

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What do planets need to sustain life?

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Planets can sustain life if they have water and sunlight.

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What path does the sun take across the sky in summer?

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In summer, the sun takes a higher path across the sky.

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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, all bound by gravity.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, while a star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

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

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The Sun provides light and heat, which are essential for life on Earth and helps to keep the planets in orbit.

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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.