Amplify Patterns of Earth and Sky

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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Why does the sun appear larger and brighter than other stars?

Back

The sun is closer to Earth than other stars.

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What happens to objects when they are thrown in the air?

Back

They fall back to the ground due to gravity.

Front

What is the role of Earth's gravity?

Back

Earth's gravity keeps everything, including people, on its surface.

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What is the difference between day and night?

Back

Day occurs when a location on Earth faces the sun, while night occurs when it faces away from the sun.

Front

What is the distance of stars from Earth?

Back

Stars are at varying distances from Earth, with some being much farther away than others.

Front

What is the significance of the sun in our solar system?

Back

The sun is the closest star to Earth and provides light and heat necessary for life.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation causes different parts of the planet to face the sun or be in shadow, creating day and night.

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What is the effect of distance on the brightness of stars?

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The farther a star is from Earth, the dimmer it appears.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull.