Solar System Flashcard

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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, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

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Which planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet?

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Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.

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What is the name of the spacecraft that explored Pluto?

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New Horizons is the spacecraft that conducted a flyby of Pluto in July 2015.

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How many moons does Jupiter have?

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Jupiter has 62 known moons, with the four largest being Ganymede, Callisto, Io, and Europa.

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Which planet has a ring system?

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Saturn is famous for its extensive and bright ring system, made up of ice and rock particles.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, with a very thin atmosphere.

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What is the second planet from the Sun?

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Venus is the second planet from the Sun and is known for its thick, toxic atmosphere.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide on its surface.

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What is the largest moon of Saturn?

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Titan is the largest moon of Saturn and is known for its dense atmosphere and lakes of liquid methane.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 74%) and helium (about 24%).