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Sun
Moon
Stars
Constellations
Seasons
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What makes the sun bright and hot?
Gases
100
How long does it take a rocket to go to the moon and back?
6 days
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What are stars?
Hung balls of burning gas
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What are constellations?
Groups of stars that form pictures in the sky
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How many seasons does Earth have?
4
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How many days does it take for Earth to go around the sun?
365 days
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What is the moon made of?
Rock and metals
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What is the closest star to Earth?
The sun
200
How many stars make up the Big Dipper?
7
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What causes seasons?
The Earth's tilt
300
Where is the sun located?
In the center of our solar system
300
What is the opposite of a full moon?
A new moon
300
What is a galaxy?
Billions of stars grouped together
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Which constellation is the north star in?
The Little Dipper
300
How long is a season?
About three months
400
What gases is the sun made out of?
Mostly hydrogen and helium
400
What causes the moon's light?
The sun's light is reflected off the moon's surface.
400
Do stars always stay the same?
No, stars go through a life cycle. A long time from now the sun will turn into a red giant.
400
What is another name for the constellation that forms the hunter?
Orion
400
When does spring begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
March 21st
500
What are sunspots?
They are cooler patches on the sun's surface
500
What was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
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What colors are the stars?
Red, yellow, blue or white
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How many constellations are there?
88
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What is the first day of summer called?
The summer solstice