5th Grade Science Ultimate Review

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What is the cycle of the moon?

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The cycle of the moon refers to the different phases the moon goes through, which lasts about a month.

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What are the main phases of the moon?

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The main phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

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When the moon is waxing, it means that the visible part of the moon is increasing.

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What does it mean when the moon is waning?

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When the moon is waning, it means that the visible part of the moon is decreasing.

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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 is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is an object that orbits around a planet or a star.

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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 its own light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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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.