Earth & Space

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are small rocky bodies that travel in space, mostly found in the wide gap between the inner planets (like Mars) and outer planets (like Jupiter).

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a system that contains gas, dust, and many stars, often grouped together in a vast space.

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What are the two parts of a comet's body?

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The two parts of a comet's body are the head and the tail.

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What type of star is our Sun?

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Our Sun is a medium star and serves as the standard for comparing the sizes of other stars.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the home of our solar system, which includes Earth, other planets, comets, meteors, and our star, the Sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, like the Sun, and does not produce its own light.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice and dust that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and a tail.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What is the role of gravity in space?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, keeping planets in orbit around stars and moons in orbit around planets.