Flashcards about the Solar System

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Our solar system is made up of 8 planets (including Earth)

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True

Front

All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun

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True

Front

Earth is the only planet that has a moon

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False

Front

We can calculate how long it takes planets to revolve around the Sun

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True

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Earth’s major source of heat and light

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The Sun

Front

The 4 inner planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars - all have

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Rocky surfaces

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A layer of air, made of gases, that surrounds the Earth and protects humans from the sun’s radiation

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Atmosphere

Front

Reasons Earth sustains life

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All of the above (liquid water, breathable atmosphere, suitable amount of sunshine)

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Telescope that helped learn about Earth

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Hubble

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International Space Station's purpose

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Allows space to be studied continually