Objects in the Solar System Flashcard 7.9A

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What is the largest and most massive object in our solar system?

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The Sun is the largest and most massive object in our solar system.

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Where are the terrestrial planets located in relation to the Sun?

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The terrestrial planets are located closest to the Sun.

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Where can the asteroid belt be found?

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The asteroid belt can be found between Mars and Jupiter.

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True or False: Meteors are the size of dust to asteroid-sized rocks often with metal debris from comets, asteroids, or the moon and other planets.

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True.

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Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?

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Jupiter has the most moons in our solar system.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that are closer to the Sun, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while gas giants are composed mostly of gases and have no solid surface.

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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 close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, filled with small icy bodies and dwarf planets like Pluto.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a solid fragment of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the surface.