Solar System Vocabulary

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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn is known for its beautiful rings made of ice and rock particles.

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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which are gas giants.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a huge group of stars, star systems, and dust bound by gravity.

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What is the 8th planet from the sun?

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Neptune is the 8th planet from the sun, known for its deep blue color.

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What is the closest planet to the sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

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What is the fourth planet from the sun?

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Mars is the fourth planet from the sun, often called the Red Planet.

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What is the main component of the sun?

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The sun is primarily made of hydrogen and helium.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body that, when passing close to the sun, heats up and releases gas and dust.