Solar System

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What is the solar system?

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The sun, and all the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit around it.

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In which direction do all of the planets orbit the sun?

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Counter-clockwise.

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Which of the following is the odd one out: Asteroids, Meteoroid, Universe, Comet?

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Universe.

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What is NOT a requirement for a celestial object to be classified as a planet?

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It must have moons orbiting around it.

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What is a meteor?

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A rock or dust particle from space that burns up when it hits Earth's atmosphere (aka: shooting star).

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What is the largest object in the solar system?

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The Sun.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region of space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found.

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What is a comet?

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A celestial object made of ice and dust that, when close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere and sometimes a tail.

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What defines a dwarf planet?

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A celestial body that orbits the sun, is spherical in shape, but has not cleared its orbital path.