Earth and space flashcardizz

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How many planets in our Solar System are larger than Earth?

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There are 4 planets larger than Earth: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the largest moon in the Milky Way Galaxy?

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Ganymede is the largest moon in the Milky Way Galaxy.

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Which planet in our Solar System orbits the Sun in the shortest time?

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Mercury orbits the Sun in the shortest time, taking about 88 Earth days.

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What are white dwarf, red dwarf, and supergiant?

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They are types of stars, classified based on their size and brightness.

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To the nearest billion, how old is our Universe?

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The Universe is approximately 14 billion years old.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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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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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System.