Celestial Bodies

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A celestial body that revolves around a planet.

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Moon

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Moon' because it is a celestial body that orbits a planet. Stars are massive celestial bodies that generate light, while comets and meteors are different types of celestial phenomena.

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Something that orbits around another object.

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Satellite

Answer explanation

A satellite is an object that orbits around another object, such as a planet or moon. The Sun is a star, and a galaxy is a collection of stars, so the correct answer is 'Satellite'.

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Remains of meteoroids that strike the surface of Earth or the Moon.

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Meteorites

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Meteorites' because they are the remains of meteoroids that survive the journey through the atmosphere and strike the surface of Earth or the Moon.

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What is the region between the inner and outer planets where most asteroids orbit around the Sun called?

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Asteroid Belt

Answer explanation

The region between the inner and outer planets, where most asteroids orbit the Sun, is called the Asteroid Belt. It lies between Mars and Jupiter, distinguishing it from the inner and outer planets.

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Name given to any of the planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune - whose orbits lie beyond the asteroid belt.

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Outer Planets

Answer explanation

The planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are referred to as the 'Outer Planets' because their orbits lie beyond the asteroid belt, distinguishing them from the 'Inner Planets' which are closer to the Sun.

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Name given to any of the rocky, terrestrial planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars - whose orbits are inside the asteroid belt.

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Inner Planets

Answer explanation

The term 'Inner Planets' refers to Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky, terrestrial planets located inside the asteroid belt. This distinguishes them from the 'Outer Planets' which are gas giants.

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Name given to the large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system.

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Planet

Answer explanation

The term 'Planet' refers to the large celestial bodies that orbit the Sun in our solar system. Unlike satellites, which orbit planets, or the terms 'solar' and 'rocky', 'planet' specifically identifies these significant astronomical entities.

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Name given to a ball of gas in space that produces its own light and heat.

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Star

Answer explanation

A star is a massive ball of gas in space that generates its own light and heat through nuclear fusion. Unlike satellites and planets, which do not produce light, stars shine brightly in the universe.

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Name given to the luminous celestial body around which the Earth and other planets revolve and from which they receive heat and light.

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Sun

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Sun' because it is the luminous celestial body that provides heat and light to the Earth and other planets, around which they revolve. Satellites and planets do not emit light, and while stars are similar, the Sun specifically refers to our solar system's star.

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Between which 2 planets do we find the asteroid belt?

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Mars and Jupiter

Answer explanation

The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter. This region contains numerous rocky bodies and is distinct from the inner planets like Mercury and Earth, which are closer to the Sun.