The Solar System-grade 5 Science

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How did our Solar System form?

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Through a hot, spinning cloud of gases & dust.

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What separates the Inner planets from the outer planets?

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Asteroid Belt.

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What holds the other planets and objects in their position within the Solar System?

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The Sun.

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About how many moons can be found in our Solar System?

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Approximately 140.

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What does 'Ly' stand for?

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Light years.

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What are the four Inner planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What are the four Outer planets?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter.

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What is the smallest planet in our Solar System?

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Mercury.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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Hydrogen.