Science-Planets

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What are the Inner Planets?

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The Inner Planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are closer to the Sun and are rocky.

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What is the order of the Inner Planets from the Sun?

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The order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere during January?

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It is Summer.

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How long does it take the Earth to rotate once?

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It takes 1 day.

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Which inner planet has no moons?

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Mercury has no moons.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is an object that moves around another object in space.

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Name the largest planet in our solar system.

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Jupiter is the largest planet.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is mainly made of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a planet.