The Solar System

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What is an object that orbits the sun?

Back

A planet is an object that orbits the sun.

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Do all planets have an atmosphere?

Back

No, not all planets have an atmosphere.

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What must an object do to be considered a moon?

Back

An object must orbit a planet to be considered a moon.

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Does a bigger planet contain more atmosphere?

Back

Yes, generally, the bigger a planet, the more atmosphere it contains.

Front

What are inner planets mostly made up of?

Back

Inner planets are mostly made up of rock.

Front

What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky, while outer planets are mostly gas.

Front

What is a comet?

Back

A comet is a small icy body that, when passing close to the sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a glowing coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is the term for the path an object takes as it orbits around another object?

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The term is 'orbit'.