Sun, earth and moon

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What is the distance from the Earth to the Moon?

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The distance from the Earth to the Moon is approximately 226,000 miles.

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What causes the Earth to have seasons?

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The Earth has seasons due to its axial tilt.

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How does the Moon's gravity affect the Earth?

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The Moon's gravity affects tides in the oceans and causes slight stretching of the planet.

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What causes craters on the Moon's surface?

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Craters on the Moon's surface are caused by impacts from meteoroids, asteroids, and comets.

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

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It takes the Earth 365 days to orbit the Sun.

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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 and orbits around the Earth.

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What is axial tilt?

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Axial tilt is the angle at which a planet's axis is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun.

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What are tides?

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