The Planets in Our Solar System (Vocab) by Franklyn M. Branley

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of eight planets and other celestial bodies that orbit around the Sun.

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Name the eight planets in our solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the main star in our solar system?

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The Sun.

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What planet do we live on?

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Earth.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars.

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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 smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path that a planet takes as it moves around the Sun.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, keeping planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.