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planets
sun
moon
a little bit of this, a little bit of that A
a little bit of this, a little bit of that, B
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Mercury
This planet is the closest to the sun
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the solar system
The sun is the center of this system
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phase
any of the shapes of the moon that we see in the sky.
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new moon
This moon phase occurs when the moon is between the earth and sun so that the dark side of the moon faces earth.
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constellations
What are star patterns in the sky
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Earth
Which planet is the third planet from the sun
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a star
The sun is an example of this type of gas sphere that gives off light and heat.
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False. The moon's light is reflected from the sun.
True or False. The moon produces its on light.
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during the middle of the day. Why??
It is during this time of day that shadows are smallest.
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comet
A frozen object that orbits the sun. It is made of ice, gases, dust, and bits of rock.
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They revolve around the sun
What do all the planets have in common?
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tides
This occurs when the moon's gravitational pull causes the rise and fall of the ocean
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seasons
The Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun causes______
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It takes 24 hours for the Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis. As it turns, the side facing the sun is having day, and the side facing away from the sun is experiencing night.
Explain what causes day and night. *Be sure to include correct vocabulary words.
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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
These are rocky planets. They are labeled "inner" planets by scientists.
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revolve around the sun
It takes 365 days to do this
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full moon
When you can fully see the moon, we call it a ________
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ellipse
Earth's orbit is an ________. This is because it is stretched out in opposite directions. As Earth moves in its orbit, its distance from the sun changes.
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It is the right distance from the sun, (not too hot or cold) It has water and oxygen to breathe
Explain why Earth is the only planet that can have life (proven this far..)? Give at least 3 reasons!
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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
These are the gas giants. Also known as the "outer planets"
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24 hours
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis?
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waxing crescent
When you begin to see less of the moon, and you can see about about 1/4, we call this phase a _________
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planet
a large round object that moves around a star.
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Because they reflect light from the star that they orbit
Why do planets appear to shine at night?