Solar System

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that have a solid surface, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is the object that all planets in our solar system orbit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Which planet is known for its extensive ring structure?

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Saturn is known for having the most extensive ring structure in the solar system.

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What does geocentric mean?

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Geocentric refers to an Earth-centered view of the universe.

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What causes shadows to change during the day?

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Shadows change due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of gases, such as Jupiter and Saturn.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.