Solar System

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What celestial body has the strongest gravitational field in the Solar System?

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The Sun has the strongest gravitational field in the Solar System.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What are the streams of electrically charged particles that extend from the corona into space called?

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Solar winds.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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Which planet is known to be the hottest in the Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System.

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What is the name of the planet known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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What is the primary component of the Sun's atmosphere?

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The primary component of the Sun's atmosphere is hydrogen.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the term for the path that planets take around the Sun?

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The path that planets take around the Sun is called an orbit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?

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Saturn is known for its prominent ring system.

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the term for the region of space where the Sun's gravitational influence is dominant?

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The region of space where the Sun's gravitational influence is dominant is called the Solar System.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4