Solar System Flashcard with Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors

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What is the only star in our Solar System?

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The Sun.

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What is a Jovian Planet?

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A large planet that is primarily composed of gas and has rings and many moons.

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Name the 2nd Jovian Planet known for its bright rings and many moons.

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Saturn.

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What are Terrestrial Planets?

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Planets that are rocky and have no rings, usually with few moons.

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What is the closest Dwarf Planet in the Kuiper Belt?

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Pluto.

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What is the largest moon relative to its planet in the Solar System?

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Charon, which orbits Pluto.

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What are the main characteristics of Jovian Planets?

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They have rings, are gas giants, and have many moons.

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What distinguishes Terrestrial Planets from Jovian Planets?

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Terrestrial Planets are rocky and have few or no moons, while Jovian Planets are gas giants with many moons and rings.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A region of the Solar System beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets.

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What is an asteroid?

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A small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.