SC.5.E.5.3

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What is the third planet from the Sun?

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Earth.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is one unique feature of Earth compared to other planets?

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Only Earth has a 365-day orbit.

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What do we call the path that planets take around the Sun?

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Orbit.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small body of ice and dust that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing tail.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun.

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What do comets and asteroids have in common?

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They are both found in orbit around the Sun.

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What is the term for a planet that is rocky and has no moons?

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Terrestrial planet.

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What is the name of the planet known for its rings?

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Saturn.

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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 made of gases.