The Solar System Review

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What is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere that is extremely hot and extends outward for millions of miles?

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corona

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What shape describes the orbit of each planet in the solar system?

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ellipse

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the central body that the solar system's planets and other bodies orbit?

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sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the layer of the sun's atmosphere that is visible and emits light?

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photosphere

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What is a violent burst of energy from the sun that sends gas, light, ultraviolet rays, and X-rays into space?

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solar flare

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What term describes the gravitational pull that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

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gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is the name of the second planet from the sun, known for its thick atmosphere and high temperatures?

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Venus

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet' and has the largest volcano in the solar system?

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Mars

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What is the term for the region of space beyond Neptune that is populated with icy bodies and dwarf planets?

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Kuiper Belt

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What is the largest planet in the solar system, known for its Great Red Spot?

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Jupiter