Earth Moon and Sun

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What is the Moon?

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The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth and does not have an atmosphere.

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How long does it take the Moon to revolve around the Earth?

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It takes about 29 days for the Moon to revolve around the Earth.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a medium-sized star at the center of our solar system.

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

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It takes about 365 days for the Earth to orbit the Sun.

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What is an atmosphere?

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An atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a planet or moon.

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What is a natural satellite?

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A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet.

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What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

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

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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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 solar system?

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A solar system is a collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

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What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun is an ellipse.