Solar System
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Science
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5th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the solar system?
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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a planet?
Back
A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between inner and outer planets?
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Inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are rocky and smaller, while outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are gas giants and larger.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a star?
Back
A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, producing energy through nuclear fusion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the closest star to Earth?
Back
The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an asteroid?
Back
An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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