Solar System Review

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What is a meteoroid called if it lands on the Earth?

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Meteorite

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What are asteroids made of?

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Rock and Metal

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Where are most of the dwarf planets located in the solar system?

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Kuiper Belt

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Terrestrial planets have higher __________ than the gas giants.

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Density

Front

Order the objects by size: Asteroids, Planets, Sun, Dwarf Planets, Comets, Meteoroids.

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Sun, Planet, Dwarf Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Comets, Meteoroids

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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, Mars

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky, while gas giants are composed mostly of gases.

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What is the Oort Cloud?

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A theoretical cloud of icy bodies that is believed to surround the solar system.

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What is a comet primarily made of?

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Ice, dust, and rocky material.