Earth in Space_Y7

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Why is gravity weaker on the Moon than on Earth?

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Because the Moon has less mass than Earth.

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What affects the phases of the Moon?

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The Sun’s light and the Moon’s position as the Earth rotates.

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How does the Moon affect Earth’s tides?

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Its gravity pulls on Earth’s oceans, causing high and low tides.

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What are stars made of?

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Burning hydrogen gas undergoing nuclear fusion.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The Sun.

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Why can't we see stars during the day?

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The Sun's brightness blocks out the light from other stars.

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What is the Milky Way?

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A galaxy containing clusters of stars, including our Solar System.

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Why do planets shine even though they don’t make their own light?

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They reflect light from the Sun.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars – rocky planets closest to the Sun.

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What are Jovian planets?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune – large planets made of gas and ice.