Mrs. Estes: System

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution in the context of planets?

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Rotation refers to a planet spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to a planet orbiting around the Sun.

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Is it true that all planets have the same rotation and revolution lengths?

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False. Each planet has different rotation and revolution lengths.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun.

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What are the four closest planets to the Sun called?

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Inner planets.

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Which planets are classified as rocky planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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Which planet was redefined as a dwarf planet in 2006?

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Pluto.

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What are the main characteristics of inner planets?

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They are smaller, rocky, and have higher densities compared to outer planets.

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What are outer planets also known as?

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Gas giants.

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Name the four outer planets in our solar system.

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.