Solar System

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What are the four outer planets of the Solar System?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the term used to describe the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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How many planets are there in our Solar System?

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8.

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What is the region between Mars and Jupiter that contains many rocky objects?

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Asteroid belt.

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What are the four inner planets of the Solar System known as?

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Rocky planets.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter.

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Which planet is known for its prominent rings?

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Saturn.

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What is the smallest planet in our Solar System?

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Mercury.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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Hydrogen.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the term for the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

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Gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4