VST 1 Review Part 1

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What are the four planets farthest from the sun, and what is their composition?

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The four planets farthest from the sun are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are large and made of gas.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the home galaxy for Earth.

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Which planets in our solar system have rings?

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The planets that have rings are Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, and Uranus.

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How do experiments differ from other types of scientific investigations?

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Experiments test variables.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is known about the moons of other planets in our solar system?

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Outer planets have more moons than inner planets.

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What are the characteristics of gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the significance of the Milky Way in astronomy?

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The Milky Way is significant as it contains our solar system and is a spiral galaxy with billions of stars.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What are the main differences between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and smaller, while outer planets are gas giants and larger.

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What role do moons play in the study of planetary systems?

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Moons can provide insights into the formation and evolution of planetary systems.

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How do scientists determine the composition of planets?

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Scientists determine the composition of planets through spectroscopy and analysis of their atmospheres.