Exploring Our Solar System and Beyond

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1.
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What is a comet?
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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the sun, develops a glowing coma and often a tail.
2.
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What is an asteroid?
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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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What causes the phases of the moon?
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The phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon, affecting how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way galaxy?
Back
Our solar system is located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the composition of a comet?
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A comet is composed of ice, dust, and rocky material.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is gravity?
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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.
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What is inertia?
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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion; it keeps objects moving in a straight line unless acted upon by a force.
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