Objects in Space

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a naturally occurring satellite that orbits a planet.

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What are the largest planets in our solar system called?

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Gas giants.

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What do we call a meteor that strikes the Earth's surface?

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A meteorite.

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What happens to a comet when it gets close to the Sun?

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Its frozen material begins to melt and forms a trail of dust, rock, and gas behind it.

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What is the closest star to the Earth?

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The Sun.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is an icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and releases gases, forming a glowing coma and tail.

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What is a meteor?

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A meteor is a small rock or particle from space that burns up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, creating a bright streak of light.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space that is smaller than an asteroid.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets, like Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury.