The Solar System

Front

The more distance between two objects, the __________ gravity they will have.

Back

less

Front

Which group of planets consists mostly of gas and ice?

Back

The outer planets

Front

A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and the distances between them is called __________.

Back

gravity

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Front

Where are asteroids mostly found?

Back

Between Mars and Jupiter

Front

What influences the motion of the Solar System?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Sun and other celestial bodies in the Solar System.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is the center of our Solar System?

Back

The Sun

Front

What are the four inner planets known as?

Back

Terrestrial planets

Front

What are the outer planets also known as?

Back

Gas giants

Front

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Back

Jupiter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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