Planets and Constellations Flashcard (M)

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A disk-shaped zone of icy objects beyond the Gas Giants in our solar system.

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Is Pluto considered a planet?

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No, Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet.

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Which planet is known for having oceans of liquid water?

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Earth is the only planet in the solar system with oceans of liquid water.

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What type of planet is Saturn?

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Saturn is a gas giant.

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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.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are mostly made of gases, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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Name one characteristic of Mercury.

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and has a very thin atmosphere.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial planets and gas giants?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky, while gas giants are mostly composed of gases.