Solar System Review

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What is a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a rock that travels through space.

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What is a terrestrial planet?

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A terrestrial planet is a planet made of mostly rock and smaller in size.

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Which planet is known as the red planet?

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Mars is known as the red planet.

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What makes a dwarf planet different from other planets?

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A dwarf planet is different because there are other objects in its orbit.

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How old is the Earth?

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The Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old.

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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 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, mostly found in the asteroid belt.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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A comet is made of ice and dust, while an asteroid is made of rock and metal.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, filled with small icy bodies.

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