Science Q1 Interim Flashcards

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planet

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An object that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and is not a satellite of another object.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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inner planets

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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outer planets

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Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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proximity

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Closeness to an object.

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terrestrial planets

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Have solid and rocky surfaces.

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gas giants

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Large, low density; composed of gases.

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Mercury

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A terrestrial planet that is the first planet from the Sun; the smallest planet.

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Venus

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A terrestrial planet that is the second planet from the Sun; the hottest planet.

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Earth

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A terrestrial planet that is the third planet from the Sun; the only planet with life, the one you live on.

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Mars

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A terrestrial planet and the fourth planet from the Sun; has two moons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3