Chapter 19: Earth, Moon and Sun Master

Day and night are caused by Earth's revolution on its axis.

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The beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by vernal equinox.

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The phases of the moon depend on how much of the lighted side of the moon can be seen from Earth.

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The solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly between the sun and Earth.

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The force of friction pulls the moon and Earth toward each other.

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Gases expelled from the rear of a rocket push the rocket in the same direction as the gases.

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Astronauts and equipment are launched into space mainly by space stations.

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Maria are low areas, once flooded with lava, on the moon's surface.

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Scientists learned much about the moon by studying rocks brought back by astronauts.

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The moon's average density is greater than the density of Earth's outer layers.

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