Nature Example
The Moon
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite. This means it travels (or orbits) around the Earth. It's a large, spherical body made of rock.
Its job is to:
Orbit the Earth. Its gravity also pulls on our oceans, which is what causes the tides (the sea coming in and out).
💡 Fun Facts
- The Moon doesn't make its own light. It looks bright because it reflects the light from the Sun, just like a giant, dusty mirror.
- It takes the Moon about 27 days to orbit the Earth once.
- The dark patches you can see on the Moon are called 'maria' (Latin for 'seas'), which are ancient, flat plains of volcanic rock.