Solar System

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What gas causes Uranus and Neptune to look blue?

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Methane is the gas that gives Uranus and Neptune their blue color.

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How many moons does Mercury have?

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Mercury has 0 moons.

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How does Mars size compare to Earth?

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Mars is about 1/2 the size of Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Which planet is NOT a rocky planet?

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Neptune is not a rocky planet; it is a gas giant.

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Which planet is closest to Earth in size?

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Venus is the planet closest to Earth in size.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen.

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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 asteroids orbit the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter, like Jupiter and Saturn.