Solar System

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What is found in a galaxy?

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A galaxy contains stars, planets, gas, and dust.

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What orbits around a planet in the solar system?

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Moons orbit around planets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How do the inner planets compare to the outer planets in terms of moons?

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The inner planets have few or no moons, while the outer planets have many moons.

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What did Sue do to find out how many Earth days it takes for each planet to rotate on its axis?

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Sue searched reliable resources.

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Where are the thousands of stars Susie saw with binoculars located?

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The stars are located in the Milky Way.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of the Sun and all the celestial bodies that are bound to it by gravity, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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Name the four inner planets of the solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets also known as?

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The outer planets are also known as gas giants.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and produces a visible atmosphere or tail.