Solar System Flashcard

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What is the position of Earth in the solar system?

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Earth is located between Venus and Mars.

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What separates the outer planets from the inner planets?

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The asteroid belt separates the outer planets from the inner planets.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern, traditionally named after its apparent form or a mythological figure.

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What does a model of the solar system show?

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A model of the solar system shows how the planets line up in space.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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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 is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

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What is an asteroid belt?

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An asteroid belt is a region in space where many asteroids orbit the Sun, located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.