Solar System

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What is the structure of our Solar System?

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The Solar System has 8 planets and is mostly empty space.

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Why is it challenging to create a model of the Solar System?

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The Solar System is vast, and the objects within it are very small in comparison.

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True or False: The definition of a planet has remained constant over time.

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False, the standards for what constitutes a planet have changed several times.

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What constitutes the Solar System?

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The Solar System consists of the sun, planets, and all other objects that orbit the sun.

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From where does the Moon receive its light?

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The Moon gets its light from the sun.

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Name the eight planets in our Solar System.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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What is the primary source of energy for the Solar System?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy for the Solar System.

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What is an astronomical unit (AU)?

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An astronomical unit (AU) is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies and dwarf planets.