Astronomy Review Game

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What is the primary source of light energy for Earth?

Back

The Sun, which is a ball of burning gas.

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What celestial body is at the center of our Solar System?

Back

The Sun.

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Is Earth the only planet known to have living organisms?

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True.

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Which planet in our Solar System is primarily gaseous?

Back

Saturn.

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Describe Mars in terms of its composition and location in the Solar System.

Back

Mars is an inner planet made of rock.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What are the inner planets of the Solar System?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets of the Solar System?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid (like Earth), while gas giants are mostly composed of gases (like Jupiter and Saturn).

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What is the significance of the Goldilocks Zone?

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It is the region around a star where conditions may be just right to support life, with liquid water possible.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the role of gravity in the Solar System?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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