Solar System Flashcard

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How many planets are there in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What is a natural satellite?

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A natural satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet, such as the Moon orbiting Earth.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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Do all objects in our solar system orbit the sun?

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Yes, all objects in our solar system, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, orbit the sun.

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What is the third planet from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, including Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing numerous small rocky bodies.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in orbit around the sun and each other.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, populated with small icy bodies and dwarf planets like Pluto.