TTS task 3 solar system flashcard

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What process creates the energy the sun produces?

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Nuclear fusion is the process that creates energy in the sun by fusing hydrogen atoms into helium.

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What are comets made of?

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Comets are primarily made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What two forces cause the planets to orbit the Sun?

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The two forces that cause planets to orbit the Sun are gravity and velocity.

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What is the hottest planet in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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Which planet is closest to Earth in size?

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Venus is closest to Earth in size.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The main component of the Sun is hydrogen, which makes up about 74% of its mass.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where most of the solar system's asteroids are found.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space, a meteor is the streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere, and a meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.