Space Science Review

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What happens when you drop a jug of water and a pencil at the same time?

Back

They hit the ground at the same time due to gravity.

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Which season has the shortest days?

Back

Winter has the shortest days with the least amount of daylight.

Front

What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a hot ball of gas that gives off light and is the largest star in our solar system.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to spin around its own axis?

Back

The Earth spins around its own axis once every 24 hours.

Front

What is the relationship between the size of a planet or moon and its gravity?

Back

The smaller the planet or moon, the less gravity it will have.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is a solar system?

Back

A solar system is a group of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the Earth rotating on its axis.

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What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space.