Earth and Space Science

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What is the main reason the Earth revolves around the sun?

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The Earth revolves around the sun due to the gravitational pull of the sun.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons.

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What season occurs when your area tilts away from the sun?

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When your area tilts away from the sun, it is winter.

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What is a globe?

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A globe is a spherical model of Earth that shows its continents and oceans.

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Why do we have day and night?

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Day and night occur because the Earth rotates on its axis.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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What is the closest planet to the sun?

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The closest planet to the sun is Mercury.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path one object takes around another object in space.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.