Solar System STEMscopes

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How many inner planets are there?

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There are 4 inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the smallest celestial body in our Solar System?

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The smallest celestial body in our Solar System is a meteoroid.

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Do planets that are closer to the sun take more or less time to orbit?

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Planets that are closer to the sun take less time to orbit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Which planet is the hottest?

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The hottest planet is Venus.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space.

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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 the sun and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity, while a dwarf planet is similar but does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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Name the four gas giants in the Solar System.

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The four gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The main component of the Sun is hydrogen.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.