7.9A Components of the Solar System

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What are the main components of the solar system?

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Planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, comets.

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What is the central star of our Solar System?

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The Sun.

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What type of orbit do comets have?

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Elliptical.

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What factor affects the length of a planet's journey around the Sun?

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Distance from the Sun.

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What is the purpose of studying the solar system?

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To describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of celestial bodies.

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What is a planet?

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A celestial body that orbits a star and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity.

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What is a moon?

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A natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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What are asteroids?

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Small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What are meteors?

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Small particles from comets or asteroids that burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.

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What are comets?

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Icy bodies that release gas or dust, forming a tail when they approach the Sun.