Space Review

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris. An example is Pluto.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide on its surface.

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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 term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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The path a planet takes around the Sun is called an orbit.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

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It takes approximately 365 days for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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What is the movement of the Earth around its own axis called?

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The movement of the Earth around its own axis is called rotation.

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What is the 3rd planet from the Sun?

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Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the name of our galaxy?

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Our galaxy is called the Milky Way.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.