Solar System - Planets and More

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What is the composition of the outer planets?

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The outer planets are primarily gaseous.

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What shape do comets' orbits take?

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Comets have elliptical (oval) orbits.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are pieces of rock that were too small to become a planet or dwarf planet, often irregularly shaped and can have small moons.

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Where are most dwarf planets located?

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Most dwarf planets can be found in the Kuiper Belt.

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What do comets, asteroids, and meteors have in common?

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They all orbit the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, including Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are made of rock and metal.

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What is the Oort Cloud?

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The Oort Cloud is a theoretical cloud of icy bodies that is believed to surround the solar system and is the source of long-period comets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where most of the solar system's asteroids are found.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3