Solar System Review

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What holds the planets in their orbits around the sun?

Back

Gravity is the force that holds the planets in their orbits around the sun.

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What is the imaginary line that Earth spins around called?

Back

The imaginary line that Earth spins around is called the axis.

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Which planets are made up of mostly rock: inner or outer planets?

Back

The inner planets are made up of mostly rock.

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Which planet is third from the sun?

Back

Earth is the third planet from the sun.

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Where is the Asteroid Belt located in the Solar System?

Back

The Asteroid Belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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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 do we call the path that a planet takes around the sun?

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The path that a planet takes around the sun is called an orbit.

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What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

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The time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation is called a day.

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What are the four inner planets?

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The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.