SCIENCE BOOTCAMP SC.5.E.5.3

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large object that orbits a star, like the Sun.

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What is Earth's natural satellite?

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Earth's natural satellite is the Moon.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light and heat, while a planet reflects light and does not produce its own energy.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky object that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a ball of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the Sun and has a glowing tail when near the Sun.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of a planet around the Sun.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is made up of the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other objects that orbit the Sun.