Solar System

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What is the 3rd planet from the Sun?

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Earth, which has one moon, orbits the sun in 365 days, and has life.

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Which planet is the 6th from the Sun and has spectacular rings?

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Saturn, a gas giant made mostly of hydrogen gas.

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What is a galaxy?

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A huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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

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The Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which planet is the closest to the Sun and the smallest in the solar system?

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Mercury, which is very cold on one side and very hot on the other.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is a meteor?

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A small body of matter from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteor that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is the 7th planet from the Sun?

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Uranus, known for its unique tilt and blue color.

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What is the 8th planet from the Sun?

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Neptune, known for its strong winds and dark blue color.