Solar system size and scale

Solar system size and scale

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the size difference between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

The Sun is much larger than the Earth, with a diameter about 109 times that of Earth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?

Back

The Asteroid Belt.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which planet has the shortest day?

Back

Jupiter, which takes about 10 hours to complete one rotation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does the Sun appear small in the sky?

Back

Because it is really far away from Earth.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The planets are all equally distanced from each other.

Back

False, the distances between planets vary significantly.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main component of the Solar System?

Back

The Sun, which contains over 99% of the Solar System's mass.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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