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Sun, Earth, & Moon
"Ann Whitney Elementary" - 5th Comparing Sun, Earth, Moon, & Planets
Question | Answer |
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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 |