Solar System

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What makes Earth unique compared to other planets in the solar system?

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Earth is unique because it has liquid water.

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What is the name for the region containing all 8 planets, the sun, asteroids, and other celestial objects?

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The Solar System.

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What causes our shadows to change over the course of a day?

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The rotation of the Earth.

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What do Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars have in common?

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They are considered terrestrial planets, meaning they are rocky or have metals with hard surfaces.

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What is the sun classified as?

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The sun is classified as a star.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the main source of light and heat for the solar system?

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The sun.

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What is the difference between terrestrial planets and gas giants?

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Terrestrial planets have solid surfaces, while gas giants are mostly made of gases.

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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 asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the sun.