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What is a comet?
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A comet is a small solar system body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and a tail due to the sublimation of its ices.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a meteor?
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A meteor is a small particle from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light in the sky, often referred to as a 'shooting star'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a meteorite?
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A meteorite is a solid fragment of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the inner planets also known as?
Back
The inner planets are also known as terrestrial planets, which are primarily composed of rock and metal.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the outer planets primarily composed of?
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The outer planets, also known as gas giants, are primarily composed of gases such as hydrogen and helium.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a galaxy?
Back
A galaxy is a massive system that consists of stars, star clusters, gas, dust, and dark matter, all bound together by gravity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a spiral galaxy?
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A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy characterized by its spiral arms that wind outward from the center, containing stars, gas, and dust.
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