Solar System Unit Test Review

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What is a rover?

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A rover is a vehicle designed to drive on rocky surfaces, used for exploring the surface of moons and planets, such as the Moon and Mars.

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What can rovers do that most space exploration tools cannot?

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Rovers can collect rocks from the surface of moons and planets.

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What is the International Space Station?

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The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft in low Earth orbit where astronauts live and work.

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Why have modern astronomers recorded more stars than ancient astronomers?

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Modern astronomers have powerful telescopes that help them see more stars.

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What are the Inner Planets made of?

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The Inner Planets are made of rocky material.

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True or False: Space technology has advanced over the years.

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True.

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What is a space probe?

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A space probe is an unmanned spacecraft that travels out of Earth's orbit to collect data about space.

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What is the purpose of telescopes in astronomy?

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Telescopes are used to observe distant stars, planets, and other celestial objects.

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Name the four Inner Planets.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the main difference between Inner and Outer Planets?

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Inner Planets are rocky, while Outer Planets are gas giants.