Sun, Earth, Moon, and Tides

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What is the Sun?

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

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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 the Moon?

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The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, orbiting the Earth and affecting tides.

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What are tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.

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How do tides change throughout the month?

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Tides change due to the Moon's phases, with spring tides occurring during full and new moons and neap tides during the first and third quarters.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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