6th Grade Solar System

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What are the outer planets of the solar system called?

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The outer planets are called gas giants.

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What is the only planet on which humans can survive in their natural state?

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Earth.

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What is the name of the region located between Mars and Jupiter?

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The asteroid belt.

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What phenomenon occurs due to different areas of the moon's surface being illuminated by the sun?

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The moon's phases.

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Which planet is known for having the most violent weather?

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Neptune.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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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, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt contains numerous small rocky bodies and is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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How do the moon's phases affect its appearance from Earth?

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The moon's phases change its appearance based on the amount of sunlight reflecting off its surface as seen from Earth.