The sun is a big ball of hot gas that makes the day sky bright.
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Why do stars look tiny?
They look tiny because they are very far away.
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Do stars give off light?
Yes! Stars give off light.
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What comes next in the pattern? day, night, day, night, day, ____________
night!
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What is a star?
A star is a big ball of hot gas.
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Why do no animals live on the moon?
The moon has no air or plants.
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What do we use to look at far away stars in the sky?
We use a telescope.
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Do planets give off light?
No, planets do not give off light.
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Which is bigger - the sun or the earth?
The sun is bigger!
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What is a planet?
A planet is a large body of matter that moves around the sun.
300
Why do we use a telescope to look at the sky?
Telescopes make things that are far away look closer.
300
What causes the moon to show in the night sky?
The sun reflects off of the moon.
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How are the Earth and moon different?
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How often does Earth make one rotation?
Earth makes one rotation every day.
400
What is a telescope?
A telescope is a tool that makes things that are far away look closer and brighter.
400
Why is it night in Tokyo when it is day in Chicago?
It is night in Tokyo when it is day in Chicago because they are on opposite sides of the Earth. Because the Earth rotates, only one side can face the sun at a time.
400
What causes the moon to look a little different every day?
The sun lights up a different part of the moon each night.
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How are the Earth and moon alike?
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How long does it take for the moon to look the same again?
29 days
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What is rotation?
Rotation is the act of turning around and around.
500
Why does it feel cooler on Earth when there are many clouds in the sky?
It feels cooler because the sun is blocked by the clouds.