The Structure of the Solar System

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What are the terrestrial planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

What determines the length of an Earth day?

Back

The time required for one Earth rotation.

Front

Which planet spins on its side?

Back

Uranus

Front

What is the eccentricity value of a circular orbit?

Back

0

Front

What do we call a fragment of rock that hits a planet or moon?

Back

Meteorite

Front

What are the gas giants in the solar system?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

What is the main component of the Sun?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

What is the asteroid belt?

Back

A region of space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found.

Front

What is a comet primarily made of?

Back

Ice, dust, and rocky material.

Front

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter