Science: Explore Space/Earth

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What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun.

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Where is the Sun located in the solar system?

Back

At the center.

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True or False: Our solar system is located in space.

Back

True.

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What is a space probe?

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A spacecraft sent to collect data from other celestial bodies.

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Why is Earth referred to as the Blue Planet?

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Because it is covered in a significant amount of water.

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What is the primary source of light and heat for Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What are the main components of our solar system?

Back

The Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.

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What is the term for the path that planets take around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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It separates the inner rocky planets from the outer gas giants.