Earth and Space

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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What is another word for a moon in relation to a planet?

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A satellite.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system contains a star and the planets and other objects that revolve around it.

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

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About 1 year.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and releases gas and dust, forming a glowing coma and tail.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the point of zero degrees latitude.