6.MS-ESS1-5 (MA)

Use graphical displays to illustrate that Earth and its solar system are one of many in the Milky Way Galaxy. 6.MS-PS2-4 Use evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and are only noticeable when one or both of the objects have a very large mass.

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