Solar System Review #3

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What is the planet with the shortest orbit around the Sun?

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Mercury

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What is the primary characteristic of the atmosphere of Gas Giant planets?

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How would you describe the diameter of terrestrial planets?

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What is the diameter of Earth's moon compared to other celestial bodies?

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What happens to the force of gravity when mass increases?

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Gravity increases.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What are the main components of a Gas Giant's atmosphere?

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Hydrogen and helium.

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How does the size of a planet affect its gravitational pull?

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Larger planets have stronger gravitational pull.

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What is the average diameter of Mercury?

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About 4,880 kilometers.

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What defines a Gas Giant planet?

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A planet that is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium and lacks a well-defined solid surface.