Our Solar System

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What is the third planet from the Sun and the only planet in the solar system where life exists?

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Earth

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What is a planet?

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Any of the large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system.

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What is a star?

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A ball of gas in space that produces its own light and heat.

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What does revolution mean in the context of astronomy?

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Making a complete turn around another object.

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How many moons can some planets have?

Back

Some planets can have over 60 moons.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury.

Front

What is the main component of the Sun?

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Hydrogen.

Front

What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn.