Solar System

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large, nearly-round object that orbits a star and does not share its orbit.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a meteoroid that survives the heat of falling through Earth's atmosphere and lands on Earth's surface.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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Order the following from largest to smallest: universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet.

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The correct order is: universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet.

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What is at the center of a solar system?

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A solar system is centered around a star.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a star and everything that orbits around it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid and a meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that has landed on Earth's surface.

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Name 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 are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.