CFA Grade 3: RI.3.1

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What is the solar system?

Back

The solar system is made up of the Sun and everything that moves around it, including eight planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.

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How many planets are in the solar system?

Back

There are eight planets in the solar system.

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What is the main source of light and heat for the planets?

Back

The Sun is the main source of light and heat for the planets.

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What is Earth made of?

Back

Earth is made of rock.

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What is Jupiter made of?

Back

Jupiter is made of gas.

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What do planets do in the solar system?

Back

Planets go around the Sun.

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What are moons?

Back

Moons are natural satellites that orbit around planets.

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What are comets?

Back

Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust.

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What are asteroids?

Back

Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun.

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What does the Sun provide to the planets?

Back

The Sun provides light and heat to the planets.