Solar System

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What is the main force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is at the center of the Heliocentric Model?

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The Sun is at the center of the Heliocentric Model.

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What is the term for the force of attraction between any two objects?

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Gravity is the term for the force of attraction between any two objects.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What holds the planets in their orbits around the Sun?

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Gravity holds the planets in their orbits around the Sun.

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True or False: Pluto and Ceres are both classified as dwarf planets in our solar system.

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True, both Pluto and Ceres are classified as dwarf planets.

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What is the primary reason for the orbits of objects in the solar system?

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The orbits of objects in the solar system are primarily due to the gravitational pull of the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Define the term 'solar system'.

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A solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including a star and the objects that orbit it, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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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 the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits a star but has not cleared its orbit.

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.