Earth Science Concepts and Definitions

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

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Is the Earth flat?

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No, the Earth is not flat; it is round.

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The center of our solar system is the Sun.

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What does rotation mean?

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Rotation is making a complete spin on an axis.

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Does the sun move around the Earth?

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No, the Earth moves around the Sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large object that orbits a star.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive ball of gas that produces light and heat.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit the Sun.

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What is orbit?

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Orbit is the path one object takes around another object in space.

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What is the moon?

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The moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.