Solar System

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What are the four inner planets of the Solar System?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is a key characteristic of the inner planets?

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They are small and rocky.

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Which two planets are closer to the Sun than Earth?

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Mercury and Venus.

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What are some objects in the Solar System besides the Sun and the Moon?

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Planets and asteroids.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Where are the stars visible from Earth located?

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In the Milky Way.

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How do the inner planets compare to the outer planets in terms of moons?

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The inner planets have few or no moons, while the outer planets have many moons.

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What is the main difference 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 is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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It separates the inner planets from the outer planets.

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What are gas giants?

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Planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter and Saturn.