Earth and space flashcardizz

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What type of giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the largest moon in the Milky Way Galaxy?

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Ganymede is the largest moon in the Milky Way Galaxy.

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How many planets in our Solar System are larger than Earth?

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There are 4 planets larger than Earth: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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How many stars make up the Big Dipper?

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The Big Dipper is made up of 7 stars.

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What are most of the Solar System's planets named after?

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Most of the Solar System's planets are named after Roman gods.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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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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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen.

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What is the term for a planet's path around the Sun?

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An orbit is the path a planet takes around the Sun.

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What is the name of our galaxy?

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The name of our galaxy is the Milky Way.