STEMscopes Our Solar System Scope Assessment Review (3rd Grade)

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What are the outer planets in our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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How do the Sun, Earth, and Moon interact in terms of movement?

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The Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets have rocky surfaces, while outer planets are made of gas.

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

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365 Days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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30 Days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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Hydrogen.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the term for a planet's path around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars.