Sun, Earth, and Moon Flashcard

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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What is the name of the galaxy that Earth is located in?

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Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons.

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What is the source of heat and light in our solar system?

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The sun is the source of heat and light in our solar system.

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the Earth's rotation?

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The Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What is the Earth's revolution?

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The Earth's revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the sun, which takes about 365 days.

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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, blocking the sun's light from reaching the moon.

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