Solar System Formation

Front

How old is our solar system?

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4.6 billion years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

What is the streak of light seen when a space rock enters the planet's atmosphere?

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Meteor

Front

What do scientists call a meteoroid that strikes the surface of the Earth?

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Meteorite

Front

If Earth was a grape, what size would Jupiter be?

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Basketball

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

Where would you expect to find a planet that is small, dense, and rocky?

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Close to the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the term for a large body of gas that orbits a star?

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Planet

Front

What is the main component of the solar system that provides light and heat?

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The Sun

Front

What are the small rocky bodies that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter called?

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Asteroids

Front

What is the name of the fourth planet from the sun, known for its red color?

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Mars

Front

What celestial objects are known for their long tails and are made of ice and dust?

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Comets