5th grade Science test over Earth and Space

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What is a star?

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A star is a huge ball of hot, glowing gases that produce their own heat and light.

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What are comets?

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Comets are objects made of ice, gas, and dust that orbit our sun.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a large, rocky object that revolves around the sun, often found in the Asteroid Belt.

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What is the universe?

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The universe is everything that exists, including all matter, energy, planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space.

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How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?

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It takes approximately 8 minutes for sunlight to travel from the sun to Earth.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star is a massive celestial body that generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the Asteroid Belt?

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The Asteroid Belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where a large number of asteroids are found.

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What are the main components of the solar system?

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The main components of the solar system include the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system that consists of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.