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15 Cards in this Set
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About how many Earths will fit into the Sun? |
1.3 Million |
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About how old is the Sun? |
About 4.6 billion years old |
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What is revolution? |
Going around |
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What is rotation? |
Spinning or turning |
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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun? |
About 365 1/4 days, or one year |
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How long does it take for the Earth to rotate, or spin on its axis? |
About 24 hours or one day |
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About how much smaller is the moon when compared to the Earth? |
1/4 the size |
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How are the Earth and Moon similar? |
They both have rocky surfaces with highlands and flat lands |
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How is the Earth different from the moon? |
The Earth has a breathable atmosphere, liquid water and life. |
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What is the Sun composed (made) of? |
very hot gas |
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If you were to look at the moon through a telescope, what land forms would you most likely see? |
Lots of craters |
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What is the invisible magnetic line that goes through the Earth's core? |
Earth's Axis |
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What causes the seasons on Earth? |
The Earth's tilt on its axis |
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About what degree is the Earth tilted on its axis? |
23 1/2 |
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What does the moon revolve around? |
The Earth |
