Solar System Flashcard

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is the center of our solar system.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is a natural satellite?

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A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet, such as the Moon orbiting Earth.

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What is the third planet from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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What is the term for the path an object takes as it orbits another object in space?

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The term is 'orbit'.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.