The Solar System Flashcardizz

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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, that are bound by gravity.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and smaller than the outer planets.

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What are the outer planets also known as?

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The outer planets are also called gas giants.

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Name the gas giants in our solar system.

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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet, and it can be made of rock or ice.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and smaller, while outer planets are larger and gaseous.

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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 are comets?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust, forming a glowing coma and tail when they approach the Sun.

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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.