PLANETS CLUE CARDS
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7th Grade
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Ecem B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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-A giant star at the center of the solar system.
-Gives light, heat, and gravity to keep planets in orbit.
-Composed mostly of hydrogen and helium.
-Explodes energy in solar flares.
-Astronomers observe it using space telescopes.
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Sun
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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-Closest inner planet to the Sun.
-Has no atmosphere—surface marked by meteorite impacts.
-Average temperature swings drastically.
-Orbit is the fastest around the Sun.
-No moon, no ring.
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Mercury
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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-Inner planet with a thick, toxic atmosphere.
-Surface hot enough to melt lead—average temperature over 460°C!
-Often called Earth's "sister", but very different in property.
-Astronomers and space missions study it to discover its secrets.
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Venus
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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-Only planet known to support mankind and life.
-Has water, a breathable atmosphere, and protective magnetic field.
-Explored using space shuttles, spaceships, and probes.
-Home to scientists, astronauts, and invention.
-Surrounded by satellites used to monitor and observe Earth.
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Earth
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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-The "Red Planet" due to iron dust on its surface.
-Target of many space missions and probes.
-Possible past water—scientists try to prove signs of life.
-Has dust storms, two small moons, and large volcanoes.
-Humans hope to launch a mission to land there and return safely.
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Mars
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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-Largest planet, a giant with over 75 moons.
-Famous for the Great Red Spot, a giant storm.
-Has faint rings and strong gravity.
-Composed mostly of gas—doesn't have a solid surface.
-Astronomical object observed by space telescopes and probes.
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Jupiter
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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-Known for its bright rings made of ice and dust.
-A gas giant with dozens of moons.
-Orbit is farther from the Sun—average temperature is very cold.
-Astronomers still wonder about its internal composition.
-Explored by the Cassini space mission.
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Saturn
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