The Solar System Flashcardizz

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What are the four inner planets of the solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Name some of the dwarf planets in our solar system.

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Haumea, Pluto, and Eris.

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Do all outer planets have a core, mantle, and crust?

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No, that statement is false.

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How do the outer planets compare to the inner planets in terms of size and composition?

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The outer planets are larger and gassier than the inner planets.

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Which of the following is NOT part of our solar system?

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Stars that are not the Sun.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and smaller, while outer planets are gas giants and larger.

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What is a characteristic feature of gas giants?

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Gas giants have thick atmospheres and lack a solid surface.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What defines a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is spherical in shape but has not cleared its orbital path.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt separates the inner rocky planets from the outer gas giants.