Solar System Review #3

Front

What is the diameter of small bodies like comets, meteoroids, and asteroids?

Back

Small

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What are the planets made mainly of solid rocky material called?

Back

Terrestrial Planets

Front

What happens to the force of gravity if a planet decreases in size?

Back

Gravity decreases

Front

List the gas giant planets in order from closest to furthest from the Sun.

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

What are the inner planets of the Solar System?

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Terrestrial Planets

Front

What defines a terrestrial planet?

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A planet that is primarily composed of silicate rocks or metals and has a solid surface.

Front

What are gas giants primarily composed of?

Back

Hydrogen and helium, with possible traces of other gases.

Front

Name the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets have solid surfaces, while gas giants do not.

Front

How does the size of a planet affect its gravitational force?

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Larger planets have stronger gravitational forces due to their greater mass.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4