Earth & Solar System Test Review MODIFIED

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What are comets?

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Comets are objects that orbit the sun and are often described as 'dirty snowballs' because they are made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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Which planet has the greatest orbital period?

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Neptune has the greatest orbital period among the outer planets, meaning it takes the longest time to revolve around the sun.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet and is also the closest to the Sun.

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What do we call a meteor that hits Earth?

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A meteor that hits Earth is called a meteorite.

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What is a common characteristic of outer planets?

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Outer planets commonly have rings.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteor?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space, while a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere.

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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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 Sun is primarily made up of hydrogen and helium.

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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.