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planets

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A natural satellite that orbits Earth is the moon
Earth revolves around the sun in one year
The imaginary line that runs through the center if the Earth from north of south is called axis
The sun rises in the East and sets in the West
Shadows are the shortest around night
Shadows are longest around day
The sun is a _____________________, and it is a large ball of glowing gases that is very hot. star
What causes the seasons? The earth TILTS on an axis and revolves around the sun.
Why do we have day and night? The earth ROTATES every day (24 hours).
What is the center of our solar system? the sun
Why does the North Star (Polaris) stay in the same location in the sky each night?
List all 8 planets in order. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Is Mercury gas or rock? Rock
Is Venus gas or rock? Rock
Is Mars gas or rock? Rock
Is Earth gas or rock? Rock
Is Jupiter gas or rock? gas
Is Saturn gas or rock? gas
Is Neptune gas or rock? gas
Is Uranus gas or rock? gas
What are the 4 moon phases? New moon, Quarter moon, Full moon, Crescent Moon
Why is the moon bright? How can we see it from Earth? It reflects the earth's sunlight.
Ursa Major "Great Bear" constellation. The largest constellation.
Ursa Minor "Little Bear" or Little Dipper.
Orion Visible during winter. Contains the brightest stars we can see.
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