What is a star?
Stars and Planets

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, which produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.
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What is the closest star to Earth?
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The Sun.
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Why does the Sun appear larger than other stars?
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The Sun appears larger because it is much closer to Earth than other stars.
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What is a planet?
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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
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Which planet is known as the 'twin' of Earth?
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Venus.
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What is the only planet known to support life?
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Earth.
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What is a solar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.
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