Stars and the Sun Review

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What does the Sun give to Earth?

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The Sun gives Earth heat and light.

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What do stars form from?

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Stars form from dust and gases in outer space.

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What are stars made of?

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Stars are huge balls of gases.

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What is the center of our solar system called?

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The center of our solar system is called the Sun.

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What are groups of stars that form shapes in the sky called?

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Groups of stars that form shapes in the sky are called constellations.

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What is a star?

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A star is a huge ball of hot gases that shines in the sky.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is the Sun.

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What do we call the light that comes from the Sun?

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The light that comes from the Sun is called sunlight.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.

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How do stars twinkle?

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Stars twinkle because their light passes through Earth's atmosphere.