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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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This planet is the closest to the sun
Mercury
100
The sun is the center of this system
the solar system
100
any of the shapes of the moon that we see in the sky.
phase
100
This moon phase occurs when the moon is between the earth and sun so that the dark side of the moon faces earth.
new moon
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What are star patterns in the sky
constellations
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Which planet is the third planet from the sun
Earth
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The sun is an example of this type of gas sphere that gives off light and heat.
a star
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True or False. The moon produces its on light.
False. The moon's light is reflected from the sun
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It is during this time of day that shadows are smallest.
during the middle of the day. why?
200
A frozen object that orbits the sun. It is made of ice, gases, dust, and bits of rock.
comet
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What do all the planets have in common?
They revolve around the sun
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When light (sun) shines on an object, and cannot pass through a _______forms.
shadow
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This occurs when the moon's gravitational pull causes the rise and fall of the ocean
tides
300
The Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun causes______
seasons
300
Explain what causes day and night. *Be sure to include correct vocabulary words.
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.
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These are rocky planets. They are labeled "inner" planets by scientists.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
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It takes 365 days to do this
revolve around the sun
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When you can fully see the moon, we call it a ________
full moon
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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.
ellipse
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Explain why Earth is the only planet that can have life (proven this far..)? Give at least 3 reasons!
It is the right distance from the sun, (not too hot or cold) It has water and oxygen to breathe
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These are the gas giants. Also known as the "outer planets"
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
500
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis around the sun?
24 hours
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When you begin to see less of the moon, and you can see about about 1/4, we call this phase a _________
waning crescent
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a large round object that moves around a star.
planet
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Why do planets appear to shine at night?
Because the reflect light from the star that they orbit