Text Features and Planets

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What is an INNER PLANET?

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An INNER PLANET is a planet that is closer to the Sun, like Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Which planet is NOT an INNER PLANET?

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Neptune is NOT an INNER PLANET; it is an OUTER PLANET.

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What is WEATHER?

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Weather is the changing conditions that can include temperature, rainfall, wind, and clouds.

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What are the main materials found in planets' rings?

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The main materials found in planets' rings are ice and dust.

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Where can you find information about Dwarf Planets?

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You can find information about Dwarf Planets on page 18.

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How many Earths can fit inside the sun?

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1,000,000 Earths can fit inside the sun.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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What do we call 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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What is the Sun made of?

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The Sun is made of gases, mainly hydrogen and helium.

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What is a Dwarf Planet?

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A Dwarf Planet is a small planet that orbits the Sun but does not clear its orbit of other debris.