The Solar System

The Solar System

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Flashcard

Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

The terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are primarily composed of rock and metal.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What distinguishes the gas giants from the terrestrial planets?

Back

Gas giants, such as Jupiter and Saturn, are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, while terrestrial planets are made mostly of rock.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

Back

Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main component of the Sun?

Back

The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 74%) and helium (about 24%).

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

Back

The asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter, contains numerous rocky bodies and is considered the boundary between the inner and outer planets.

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