What is an asteroid?
Space - STAAR released items (Planets, Day/Night, Shadows)

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An asteroid is a large body of rock that is too small to be considered a planet. They are often found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where is the asteroid belt located?
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The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which outer planet is closest to the asteroid belt?
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Jupiter is the outer planet closest to the asteroid belt.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does the sun appear to move across the sky each day?
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The sun appears to move across the sky due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes shadows to change throughout the day?
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Shadows change throughout the day because of the position of the sun in the sky as the Earth rotates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What time of day would a tree's shadow be longest?
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A tree's shadow is usually longest in the morning and late afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky.
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What is the cycle of day and night?
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The cycle of day and night is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, resulting in different parts of the Earth facing the sun or being in shadow.
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