Intro to the solar system

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What is the composition of most comets?

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Ice, dust, rock, frozen gases.

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What are the four outer planets?

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Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune.

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How many dwarf planets are there?

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5.

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How does a meteor compare to a meteorite?

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A meteor is moving through Earth's atmosphere and the meteorite actually lands on Earth.

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Aside from Earth, which of the following inner planets once had liquid water on its surface?

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Mars.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and terrestrial, while outer planets are gas giants.

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What is a planet?

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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region of space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found.

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What is a solar system?

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A collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.