Knowledge 6: Astronomy

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What is the atmosphere of Earth?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, not the part that contains the moon.

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Does Earth orbit around the Sun?

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Yes, Earth travels in an orbit around the Sun.

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What do scientists use telescopes for?

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Scientists use telescopes to look at distant objects in space, not objects in the same room.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large object that orbits a star and does not provide its own light and heat.

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What does 'major' mean?

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Major means large or important, not small or unimportant.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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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 star?

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A star is a massive ball of gas that produces its own light and heat.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

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What is a telescope?

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A telescope is a tool that helps us see distant objects in space.