E.5.8A Formative Studyguide

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a huge ball of hot gases and is the star at the center of our solar system.

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Which planet has the hottest average surface temperature?

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Venus has the hottest average surface temperature due to its closeness to the Sun and its heavy cloud cover.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and denser than the outer planets.

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What is a characteristic of the inner planets?

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The inner planets have solid, rocky crusts.

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Which object in the solar system is a star?

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The Sun is the only star in our solar system.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and denser, while outer planets are gas giants and less dense.

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How does the Sun affect Earth?

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The Sun provides light and heat, which are essential for life on Earth.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.