SC.8.E.5.7- Solar System

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What type of model represents the solar system with the Earth at the center?

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Geocentric model.

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What is the largest object in our solar system?

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The Sun.

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Which planets in our solar system are classified as rocky planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What does the term 'geocentric' refer to in astronomy?

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Earth-centered.

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What is the primary difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky, while outer planets are gas giants.

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Name the four outer planets in our solar system.

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the main characteristic of gas giant planets?

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They are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt in the solar system?

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