Weather, Moons, Space

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by its revolution around the Earth.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather.

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What type of cloud is gray and covers the sky, often bringing rain?

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Stratus clouds are gray and cover the sky, often bringing rain.

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What are stars primarily made of?

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Stars are primarily made of gas, mainly hydrogen and helium.

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True or False: The sun is the largest star in the universe.

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False. The sun is not the largest star; there are many stars larger than the sun.

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What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

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Our solar system is located in the Milky Way galaxy.

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What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the sun?

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The path that a planet takes around the sun is called an orbit.

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What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.