Solar System Flashcard

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What is the distance from Earth to the Sun measured in?

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Astronomical Units (AU)

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What does AU stand for?

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Astronomical Unit

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How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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365.25 days

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Is the Sun located in our Solar System?

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True

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Are asteroids located in our Solar System?

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True

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What is the main source of light and energy for the Solar System?

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The Sun

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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What are the gas giants in our Solar System?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter

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What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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Orbit