Solar System Review

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What is the term for the movement of a planet around its own axis?

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Rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which planet is known as the farthest from the Sun?

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Neptune

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What force is responsible for keeping smaller objects in orbit around larger objects in space?

Back

Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What type of surface do terrestrial planets have?

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Rocky surfaces

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Which planets are classified as terrestrial planets?

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Venus, Mercury, Earth, and Mars

Front

What is the average time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

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24 hours

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

Front

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

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Terrestrial planets have rocky surfaces, while gas giants are composed mostly of gases.

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What is the significance of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity governs the motion of celestial bodies, keeping planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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How does the distance from the Sun affect a planet's temperature?

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Generally, the farther a planet is from the Sun, the cooler its temperature.