Patterns in the Sky intro

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What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

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What is a pattern?

Back

A pattern is something that repeats or occurs regularly.

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Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the east.

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Where does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the west.

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Does the moon make its own light?

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No, the moon reflects light from the sun.

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What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the Earth rotating (spinning) on its axis.

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What is the shape of the Earth?

Back

The Earth is an oblate spheroid.

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What is the role of the sun in the solar system?

Back

The sun provides light and heat, which are essential for life on Earth.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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What is the moon's phase?

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The moon's phase refers to the shape of the illuminated portion of the moon as seen from Earth.