Space Solar System 2 Review

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What causes summer in one hemisphere of Earth?

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Summer happens in the hemisphere of Earth that is closer to the sun.

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How long does it take for the moon to orbit around the Earth?

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The moon's orbit around the Earth takes approximately 1 month.

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What are the Gas Giants in our solar system?

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The Gas Giants are the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is fully lit?

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The phase of the Moon when it is fully lit is called a full moon.

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What is a key difference between planets and stars?

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Planets are smaller than stars.

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the main source of light for the Earth?

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The Sun is the main source of light for the Earth.

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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.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.