Earth and it's Neighbours (Class -3)

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What are the three planets in correct order from the Sun?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth

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Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

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Mercury

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What fraction of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

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About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

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How many planets are there in our Solar System?

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There are 8 planets in our Solar System.

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What is the path called that the Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?

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The path is called an orbit.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, 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, such as Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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What is the significance of the Goldilocks Zone?

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The Goldilocks Zone is the region around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits a star but has not cleared its orbit.