Position of Sun and Moon Review

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What is the solar system?

Back

The solar system is the sun and the planets (including Earth) altogether.

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What do we call the rock that we see at night?

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The rock we see at night is called the moon.

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If our side of the Earth is pointed toward the sun, is it day or night?

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It is day.

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What is the largest object in our night sky?

Back

The largest object in our night sky is the moon.

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What is the moon made of?

Back

The moon is made of rocks.

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What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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How does the moon affect the Earth?

Back

The moon affects the Earth by causing tides in the oceans.

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What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a large object that orbits a star, like the Earth orbits the sun.

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What is the Earth?

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The Earth is the third planet from the sun and the only known planet to support life.

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What is night?

Back

Night is the time when the side of the Earth is facing away from the sun.