The Solar System

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Which planet spins like a top on its side?

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Uranus is the planet that spins on its side, making it unique in our solar system.

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to the planets.

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What do we call scientists who study the stars and planets?

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Scientists who study stars and planets are called astronomers.

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Which planet is best known for its rings?

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Saturn is best known for its beautiful rings that are made of ice and rock.

Front

What are the four outer planets called?

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The four outer planets are called gas giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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What is the name of our galaxy?

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Our galaxy is called the Milky Way.