Space Week 1 - HJS

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What is the term for the movement of the Moon around the Earth?

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Revolution

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How long does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth?

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Approximately 28 days

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including Pluto.

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Which celestial body is known for its orbit in the Kuiper Belt?

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Pluto

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What natural phenomenon is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on Earth's waters?

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Tides

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What is a shooting star?

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A meteor that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space, while a meteor is the flash of light produced when a meteoroid enters the atmosphere.

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What is a comet?

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A large piece of ice and dust that travels through the solar system and orbits the Sun.

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What is an asteroid?

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A small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is a meteorite?

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A fragment of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.