Earth Space - Unit 3 (Solar System) Review

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What is the largest valley in the solar system?

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The largest valley in the solar system is Valles Marineris, located on Mars.

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Which moon in the solar system has an ocean covered by an icy surface?

Back

Europa is the moon that has an ocean covered by an icy surface.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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Which planet was NOT visited by Voyager 2?

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Venus was not visited by Voyager 2.

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Which planet has a longer year: the one closer or farther from the sun?

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The farther away a planet is from the sun, the longer its year.

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What is the primary component of the Sun?

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The primary component of the Sun is hydrogen, making up about 74% of its mass.

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What is the asteroid belt?

Back

The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing numerous rocky bodies.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when passing close to the sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet orbits the sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet also orbits the sun but has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies and is the source of short-period comets.