Solar System Review

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Where is the Asteroid Belt located in the Solar System?

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The Asteroid Belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What force holds the planets in their orbits around the sun?

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Gravity holds the planets in their orbits around the sun.

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How many days does it take for Earth to revolve around the sun?

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It takes about 365 days for Earth to revolve around the sun.

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What is the term for the way Earth spins on its axis?

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The term is 'rotate'.

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Which planets are classified as terrestrial planets?

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

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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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 difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while gas giants are composed mostly of gases and have no solid surface.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies and is the source of some comets.

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What is the orbital period of Mars around the Sun?

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Mars takes about 687 Earth days to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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