6.11A

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What is a crater?

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A deep impression left on the surface of a planet or moon caused by the impact of an object.

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What are planets?

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Large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system.

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What characteristics do all inner planets share?

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They are rocky and terrestrial.

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Where is a meteoroid found?

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In space.

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What are the main components of a comet's structure?

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Nucleus, Coma, dust tail, and gas tail (ion tail).

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the solar system?

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A collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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It is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found, marking the boundary between the inner rocky planets and the outer gas giants.

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What defines a terrestrial planet?

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A planet that is primarily composed of rock and metal, with a solid surface.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are made of ice and dust and develop tails when close to the Sun, while asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal.