Planets Flashcard- 4th grade

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Which planet appears blue through telescopes and is a gas giant?

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Neptune is the planet that appears blue through telescopes and is classified as a gas giant.

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What are the four rocky planets in our Solar System?

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The four rocky planets in our Solar System are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the rocky planets also known as?

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The rocky planets are also known as inner planets.

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Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System.

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What are the first four planets from the Sun called?

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The first four planets from the Sun are called the rocky planets.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter, such as Jupiter and Neptune.

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Name 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 atmosphere of Venus?

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The main component of the atmosphere of Venus is carbon dioxide.

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How many planets are in our Solar System?

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There are eight planets in our Solar System.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.