Solar System - super flashcard bundle

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies that orbit around the Sun.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?

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27.3 days.

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What is the order of the planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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Which planet is known as the hottest in the solar system?

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Venus.

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What is a revolution in terms of planets?

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A revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun or a moon around a planet.

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What is the planet farthest from the Sun?

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Neptune.

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What happens to a planet's climate if it moves farther from the Sun?

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The planet's climate would likely become colder.

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What is a mnemonic?

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A mnemonic is a memory aid that helps you remember information, often using a phrase or acronym.

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Which planet is associated with nachos in the mnemonic?

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Neptune.

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What is the main source of light and heat in the Solar System?

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The Sun.