Solar System

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What was once considered a full planet but was redefined as a dwarf planet in 2006?

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Pluto

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Are all rotation and revolution lengths the same for each planet?

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False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

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Sun

Front

How many planets are there in our solar system?

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8

Front

Are the gaseous planets larger than the rocky planets?

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What are the two main types of planets in our solar system?

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Rocky planets and gaseous planets.

Front

Name the four terrestrial (rocky) planets in our solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

What are the gas giants in our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

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