Solar System and Gravity Review

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What is a comet?

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A comet is an object in space made mainly of dust and ice, often described as a 'dirty snowball.'

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What separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

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The Asteroid Belt separates the inner planets from the outer planets.

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How does a person's weight on the moon compare to their weight on Earth?

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A person weighs less on the moon than they do on Earth.

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What are the rocky planets in our solar system?

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The rocky planets are Mercury, Mars, Earth, and Venus.

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Why would a person weigh more on Jupiter than on Earth?

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A person would weigh more on Jupiter because Jupiter has more mass, and therefore more gravity.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is a small rock or particle that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteor that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.