Astronomy Review for Test

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What is the only planet in the solar system with oceans of liquid water?

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Earth

Front

Which planet has the shortest year?

Back

Mercury

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

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Why do terrestrial planets move more rapidly in their orbits than Jovian planets?

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Because terrestrial planets are closer to the Sun.

Front

What distinguishes gas giants from terrestrial planets?

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Gas giants have larger atmospheres.

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

What are the gas giants in our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the main component of the Sun's atmosphere?

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Hydrogen.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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It separates the terrestrial planets from the gas giants.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.