Solar System

Front

What is the closest planet in size to Earth?

Back

Venus

Front

What can be found in a galaxy?

Back

Stars, planets, gas, and dust.

Front

Where are the thousands of stars that Susie saw located?

Back

In the Milky Way.

Front

What are some objects in the solar system that Heather needs to include in her drawing?

Back

Planets and asteroids.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What did Sue do to find out how many Earth days it takes for each planet to rotate on its axis?

Back

Searched reliable resources.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

Back

The Milky Way.

Front

What is the main source of light and heat for the solar system?

Back

The Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What are comets primarily made of?

Back

Ice and dust.

Front

What is the term for a small rocky body orbiting the Sun, often found in the asteroid belt?

Back

Asteroid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3