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Name two differences between stars and planets.
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How long does it take Earth to revolve around the sun one time?
365 days or 1 year
What causes moonlight?
The moon reflecting light from the sun.
What is the order of the planets from the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Why is it difficult to create models of our solar system?
Because it's hard to show the correct size of the planets, distance between planets, and the movement of the planets.
The inner planets are...
smaller and rocky.
The outer planets are...
larger and made of gasses.
If the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it is experiencing which season?
summer
What moon phase is occurring when the moon is fully lit?
Full Moon
What moon phase is occurring when the moon is not visable?
New Moon
How long does it take Earth to make one rotation?
24 hours or 1 day
What causes day and night?
The Earth's rotation
The Earth rotates on its...
axis
The sun rises in the ___________ and sets in the ____________.
East, West
What is the difference between a rover and satellite?
A satellite orbits an object to gather data while a rover lands on the surface to collect data.
Why do some stars appear brighter than others?
Because of their temperature, size, and distance from us.
