Solar System Flashcard

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How many planets are there in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What is the third planet from the Sun?

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The third planet from the Sun is Earth.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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Do all objects in our solar system orbit the sun?

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True, all objects in our solar system orbit the sun.

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What is the term for a natural satellite?

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A natural satellite is commonly referred to as a moon.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the gas giants in our solar system?

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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The main component of the Sun is hydrogen.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids orbit the Sun.

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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, populated with small icy bodies.