Solar System & Gravity

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What is the main force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

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Gravity is the force that holds all of the planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is the term for the curved path in which a planet moves around another object?

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Orbit is the path one object takes around another.

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Which planet is known for having a large storm called The Great Red Spot?

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Jupiter is the gas giant known for The Great Red Spot.

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Which planet is almost Earth's twin in size and has a very thick atmosphere?

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Venus is almost Earth's twin in size and has a very thick atmosphere.

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What is the term for the movement of a planet around its own axis?

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Rotation is the movement of a planet around its own axis.

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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 name of the fourth planet from the Sun?

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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What do we call the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

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The Earth's path around the Sun is called its orbit.

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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn is known for its prominent rings.