3rd Science Ch 6.1-6.3

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are mostly made of gases. In our solar system, the gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Name the four rocky planets in the Solar System.

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

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How far is Earth from the sun?

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Earth is over 92 million miles away from the sun.

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How many planets orbit the sun in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets that orbit the sun.

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What do planets orbit around?

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Planets orbit around the sun.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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The smallest planet in our solar system is Mercury.

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What is the main source of light and heat for the planets in our solar system?

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The main source of light and heat for the planets is the sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, like the sun, and does not produce its own light.

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What is the difference between a gas giant and a rocky planet?

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Gas giants are mostly made of gases and are much larger, while rocky planets have solid surfaces and are smaller.