Sun
Moon
Stars
Constellations
Seasons
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What is the sun?
A star
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What is Earth's only natural satellite?
The moon
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What are stars?
Huge balls of burning gas
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What are constellations?
Groups of stars that form pictures in the sky.
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Is the Earth perfectly straight when it circles the sun?
No, it is tilted.
200
Is the sun closer to Mercury or Earth?
Mercury
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How long does it take moon to complete all of its phases?
One month
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What is our closest star?
The sun
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How many stars make up the Big Dipper?
7
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How long is a season?
About 3 months
300
Why can we see the sun easier than other stars?
It is closer to Earth.
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What causes the moon to shine?
It reflects the sun's light.
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Do stars last forever?
No. They change and die over billions of years.
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What kind of animal is Taurus?
A bull
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What is the imaginary line through the center of Earth called?
The equator
400
How many planets aways from the sun is Earth?
3
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How are tides created?
The moon's gravity pulls the ocean toward it.
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What color are the hottest stars?
Blue
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How many stars make up the Little Dipper?
7
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What do we call the half of the Earth above the equator?
Northern Hemispher
500
How many Earths could fit inside the sun?
About one million
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Who was the first person to set foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
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What color are the coolest stars?
Red
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Which constellation includes the North Star?
The Little Dipper
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If it is summer in California, what season is it in Australia?
Winter
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