FLASHCARD - Solar System

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What are the terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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The terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are primarily composed of rock and metal.

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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 hottest planet in our solar system?

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The hottest planet in our solar system is Venus due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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What is the primary component of the Sun?

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The primary component of the Sun is hydrogen, followed by helium.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun.

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Which planet has the longest day?

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Venus has the longest day of any planet in our solar system.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter that contains numerous rocky bodies and is considered the boundary between the inner and outer planets.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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What is the main characteristic of gas giants?

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Gas giants, like Jupiter and Saturn, are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium and have thick atmospheres.