Earth, Space and Time

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

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One Year (365 Days)

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What are constellations?

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Patterns of stars that appear to shift across the sky nightly. Different stars can be seen in different seasons.

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Why does Venus appear to be brighter than other planets?

Back

It reflects the most sunlight toward Earth.

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Which planet has almost the same number of moons as Saturn?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is a rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis.

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What is a revolution?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun.

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What is the Milky Way?

Back

The name of our galaxy.

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What is a star?

Back

An object in space that produces its own heat and light.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet does not produce its own light; it reflects light from a star.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury.