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Sun, Earth, & Moon
"Ann Whitney Elementary" - 5th Comparing Sun, Earth, Moon, & Planets
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the path one object takes around another object in space | orbit |
| the rise and fall of the water level of the ocean near the shore that is caused by the pull of gravity of the Moon | tide |
| the process of the Moon changing shapes | lunar cycle |
| made of the sun and all objects that are bound to the sun by gravity | solar system |
| an object in space that makes its own heat and light | star |
| makes up most of the sun's atmosphere | corona |
| an area on the surface of the sun that appears darker than other areas | sunspot |
| a large explosion in the sun's atmosphere | solar flare |
| energy from the sun | solar energy |
| moving air | wind |