Unit 4: Earth and Space Patterns

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What does 'solar' relate to?

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The term 'solar' relates to the sun.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the moon's gravitational pull.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is a meteor?

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A meteor is a chunk of rock from space that travels through Earth's atmosphere.

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True or False: The stars we see in each constellation are very close to us.

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False. The stars in constellations are very far away.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice and dust that, when passing close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere or coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, while a star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

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What are moon phases?

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Moon phases are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, caused by the moon's position relative to the Earth and the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the moon.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a piece of rock or metal from space that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.