Astronomy: Fly me to the Moon

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What is the distance between the Sun and the Earth?

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93 million miles, 150 million kilometers, 1 astronomical unit (1 AU) - All answers are correct distances.

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What describes the inner planets?

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They are small and have rocky bodies.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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Between Mars and Jupiter.

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What happens to the pull of gravity as the distance between two objects increases?

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The pull of gravity decreases.

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When does a comet form a tail?

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When it gets close to the sun and begins to melt.

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What are the four inner planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets primarily made of?

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Gas and ice.

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What is an astronomical unit (AU)?

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The average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 93 million miles.

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What is the main difference between asteroids and comets?

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Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy and can form tails.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.