SCIENCE BOOTCAMP SC.8.E.5.7

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of the solar system that provides light and heat.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which are gas giants farther from the Sun.

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How does Earth's gravity compare to the Moon's gravity?

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Earth's gravity is stronger than the Moon's gravity because Earth has more mass.

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What is the difference in temperature between Mercury and Neptune?

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Mercury is much hotter because it is closer to the Sun, while Neptune is colder as it is farther away.

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What is the atmosphere of Venus like?

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Venus has a thick atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide, causing a strong greenhouse effect.

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How does the speed of Earth's rotation compare to Jupiter's?

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Jupiter rotates much faster than Earth, completing one rotation in about 10 hours.

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What is the distance from Earth to the Sun?

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Earth is about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) from the Sun.

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How does the Moon's surface compare to Earth's surface?

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The Moon's surface is rocky and covered with craters, while Earth's surface has water, land, and an atmosphere.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.