Earth, Moon, & Stars

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What is the Earth?

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The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only known planet to support life.

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What is the Moon?

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The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, orbiting the Earth and affecting tides.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat to the planets.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force of attraction between objects with mass.

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

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About one month.

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What are constellations?

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Constellations are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the sky.

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How long does the Earth take to complete one rotation?

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24 hours.

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What is an axis?

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An axis is an imaginary line around which an object rotates.

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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 a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.