Small rocky fragments orbiting the Sun that are mainly found in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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B
Theory that explains the origin of the Universe, based on the idea that all matter and energy in the Universe were formed from a great explosion. (Two words)
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C
A celestial body made up of ice and dust that orbits the Sun, that forms a characteristic long luminous tail when it approaches it.
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D
It is a celestial body that orbits the Sun, but it has not completely swept up the rocky fragments from all around its orbit. (Two words)
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E
Phenomenon that occurs when a celestial body is hidden, totally or partially, by being covered by another.
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F
Phase of the Moon in which it is seen fully illuminated. (Two words)
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G
It is the solid layer of the planet, formed by rocks.
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H
Chemical element (gas) that, together with Helium, composes a star and participates in nuclear fusion reactions.
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I
Group of planets in the Solar System located closer to the Sun. (Two words)
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J
It is the largest planet in the Solar System.
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K
It is the name of a dwarf planet.
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L
Distance travelled by light in a year.
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M
Asteroid that crash with other celestial body and form a crater on its surface.
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N
Phase of the Moon in which none of its surface is illuminated. (Two words)
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O
Path that describes a planet around the Sun.
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P
Greek astronomer author of the geocentric model of the Universe.
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Q
Imaginary line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres.
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R
Movement of a planet around its own axis.
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S
Celestial body that revolves around a planet.
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T
Periodic rises and falls in sea level, caused mainly by the gravitational attraction of the Moon.
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U
Set of everything discovered and what is yet to be discovered.
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V
It is the second planet in order from the Sun.
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W
Only the Earth in the Solar System has this substance in a liquid state.
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X
Group of thousands of millions of stars.
Contains
Y
Galaxy to which the Solar System belongs. (Two words)
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Z
Zone of space around a star in which the planets can have the adequate conditions to host life. (Two words)
