Solar System

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Where is the Asteroid Belt located in the Solar System?

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The Asteroid Belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What are areas of gas on the sun's surface that are cooler than gases around them called?

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These areas are called sunspots.

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What holds the planets in their orbits around the sun?

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Gravity holds the planets in their orbits around the sun.

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Why are the inner planets called terrestrial planets?

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The inner planets are called terrestrial planets because they are composed of rocks.

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What model of the solar system states the sun is the center?

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The Heliocentric model states that the sun is the center of the solar system.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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The largest planet in our Solar System is Jupiter.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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The closest planet to the Sun is Mercury.

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What are the four outer planets known as?

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The four outer planets are known as gas giants.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The main component of the Sun is hydrogen.

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What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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