Earth and Space

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What planet is closest to the sun?

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Mercury

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What are the four inner planets?

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Mars, Earth, Mercury, Venus

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are planets that are mostly made of gases and are located in the outer part of the solar system.

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Which planets are mostly made of gases?

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Gas giants

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By how many degrees is the Earth tilted on its axis?

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23.5 degrees

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What are the four outer planets?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter

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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 gas giants and larger.

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What is the term for the path a planet takes around the sun?

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Orbit

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What is the Earth's primary source of energy?

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The Sun

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