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What is the main difference between the inner planets and the outer planets?
The outer planets are colder and larger than the inner planets.
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
Conducting air into and out of the lungs
Why does a lunar eclipse occur?
When Earth comes between the moon and sun
What is the function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
How many moons does Saturn have according to the text?
60
What causes day and night on Earth?
The rotation of Earth on its axis
Why is it hotter in summer than in winter on Earth?
The Earth's axis is tilted, causing the Sun's rays to be more concentrated in summer
Why do seasons change on Earth?
The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun
What type of planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars considered to be?
Terrestrial planets
Why does no one see all of the solar system at once?
Because the solar system is too big to observe all at once
Explore the uniqueness of Earth as the only known planet with life. Learn about the rotation of Earth on its axis, the concept of day and night, and its orbit around the sun. Discover interesting facts about Earth's place in the solar system.
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