Uniy 4 Solar system

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What are the Outer Planets?

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The Outer Planets, also known as gas giants, include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are characterized by their large size and gaseous composition.

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What is the main characteristic of the Outer Planets?

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They are large.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.

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What are comets primarily made of?

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Comets are primarily made of ice.

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What takes up 99.8% of the mass in the solar system?

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The sun takes up 99.8% of the mass in the solar system.

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What is a defining feature of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars?

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They all have a rocky surface.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, bound by gravity.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around the sun.

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

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What is the significance of the sun in our solar system?

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The sun is the central star of the solar system and provides the necessary light and heat for life on Earth.